At Sankofa Community Development Corporation, we believe health to be the cornerstone of a thriving community with safety, stability and overall viability. We are committed to sustainable, health-centered development to revitalize the Lower Ninth Ward area through the lens of environmental justice. Our community and economic development programs address those systemic problems that cause social and health disparities by building infrastructure that works with nature (rather than against it). We are creating simple solutions to real-world problems by building infrastructure to support a resilient community in the Lower Ninth Ward and a local environment that promotes positive health outcomes and builds healthier communities for generations to come.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Louisiana.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $137k $146k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANKOFA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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.
Up 4%
from 2023
From $132k in 2023 to $137k 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 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 33%.
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 SANKOFA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SANKOFA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SANKOFA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION received $137,292 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Louisiana, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SANKOFA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Louisiana, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SANKOFA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANKOFA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SANKOFA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SANKOFA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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