SINCE 1956, THE PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY HAS WORKED TO IMPROVE PROVIDENCE BY ADVOCATING FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE CITY'S UNIQUE CHARACTER THROUGH THOUGHTFUL DESIGN AND PLANNING.
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 Rhode Island.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director(through 6/30/23) 25th percentile to median | $69k $77k |
Executive Director (beginning 10/15/23) Below 10th percentile | $20k $22k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY equaled 8% 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 PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY received $68,936 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Rhode Island, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Rhode Island, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY reported $824k in total revenue and $871k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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