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.
- Base
- $132k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $35k
- Base
- $127k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interim Executive Director Director (Operational) Above 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide | $132k | — | — | $35k | $180k $191k |
Director of It, Hr, & Finance 75th to 90th percentile | $127k | — | — | $16k | $158k $168k |
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $148k $157k |
Accounting Manager Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $147k $156k |
Interim Executive Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $106k $113k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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%.
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.
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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 31% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 4%.
- 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
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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