SBIFF'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE, ENRICH, AND INSPIRE PEOPLE THROUGH THE POWER OF FILM. SBIFF CELEBRATES THE ART OF CINEMA AND PROVIDES IMPACTFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR THEIR LOCAL, NATIONAL, ANDGLOBAL COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
- Base
- $429k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $197k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $429k | — | — | $17k | $458k $488k |
Managing Director Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $197k | — | — | $15k | $218k $232k |
Development Director 75th to 90th percentile | $177k | — | — | $12k | $194k $207k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INC 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 roughly steady
over 2 years
From $462k in 2022 to $458k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 1% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 88%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INC received $457,992 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INC reported $11.5M in total revenue and $8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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