The Organization of American Historians promotes excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history, and encourages wide discussion of historical questions and equitable treatment of all practitioners of history.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Indiana.
- Base
- $124k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $124k | — | — | $14k | $150k $166k |
Executive Editor Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $103k $114k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Organization of American Historians equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held steady
from 2022
From $151k in 2022 to $150k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 9%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Organization of American Historians
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Organization of American Historians earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Organization of American Historians received $150,077 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Indiana, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Organization of American Historians compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Indiana, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Organization of American Historians falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Organization of American Historians equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Organization of American Historians's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Organization of American Historians reported $2.4M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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