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Filing year 2024

SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MGMNT CORPORATION

San Jose, California·EIN 77-0399864·NTEE N52 · Recreation & Sports·501(c)(3)

SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MGMNT CORPORATION's highest-paid officer, the Interim Executive Director, was reported at $179,557 for 2024 (IRS Form 990), including base pay and other compensation. Reported CEO pay ranged from $179,557 to $257,720 between 2023 and 2024.

Total revenue
$8.7M
Total assets
$6.8M
Total expenses
$8.3M
Reported officers
10
Mission

TO ENTERTAIN AND PROMOTE THE COMMUNITIES' TRADITIONS, TALENTS, DIVERSITY, VISION, AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE, IN A SECURE AND FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE WAY TO PROMOTE EDUCATION FOR THE YOUTH OF THE COUNTY THROUGH EXHIBITS, VOLUNTEERING, TOURS, AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in California.

Interim Executive Director
Above 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide
$180k
Base
$132k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$35k
Director of It, Hr, & Finance
75th to 90th percentile
$158k
Base
$127k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$16k
Executive Director
75th to 90th percentile
$148k
Accounting Manager
Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide
$147k
Interim Executive Director
Median to 75th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide
$106k

Plus 5 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MGMNT CORPORATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.

This organization (2024)
2%
Sector median
8%
Middle half of sector
4% to 16%

Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Down 30%
from 2023

From $258k in 2023 to $180k in 2024.

$258k
2023
$180k
2024
Pay for the position

Director (Operational) pay rose 31% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 4%.

$137k in 2023 to $180k in 2024.
  • Chief Financial Officer pay rose 110% from 2023 to 2024.
  • Chief Executive Officer pay fell 43% from 2023 to 2024.

Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MGMNT CORPORATION

What does the Director (Operational) of SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MGMNT CORPORATION earn?

In 2024, the Director (Operational) of SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MGMNT CORPORATION received $179,557 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Director (Operational) pay at SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MGMNT CORPORATION compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MGMNT CORPORATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MGMNT CORPORATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.

What are SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MGMNT CORPORATION's revenue and expenses?

In 2024, SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MGMNT CORPORATION reported $8.7M in total revenue and $8.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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