To conserve Asheville and Buncombe Countys heritage and sense of place through preservation and promotion of the regions historic resources. We are working to keep Asheville a unique and desirable city by retaining the character of our community in five key ways: -Preservation Grants to support preservation, education and designation projects. -Preservation Easements and Advocacy to protect endangered properties. -Technical Support for owners of historic properties. -Hosting the Griffin Awards to recognize projects that have utilized a preservation ethic. -Preservation Education Programs to inform the community about our shared history.
Executive compensation
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 North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $88k $96k |
President Below 10th percentile | $450 $491 |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County Inc equaled 21% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County Inc received $88,169 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County Inc falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County Inc equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County Inc reported $650k in total revenue and $428k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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