THE PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO CREATE AND ENHANCE CULTURAL AWARENESS AND ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS BY PROVIDING QUALITY PERFORMANCES, PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN MUSIC AND THE ARTS. THE FESTIVAL BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE COMMITTED TO THE MISSION OF THE FESTIVAL AND WILL COMPETENTLY, ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY ACT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF ACHIEVING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AT ALL TIMES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in South Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $60k $64k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $14k $15k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART INC equaled 13% 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.
Up 9%
from 2023
From $55k in 2023 to $60k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 9% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 10%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART INC received $60,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in South Carolina, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in South Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART INC equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, PAWLEYS ISLAND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART INC reported $461k in total revenue and $479k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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