Talking Eyes Media (TEM) creates powerful media for pressing issues. The Organization includes visual storytellers who create documentary films, photography, books, exhibitions and public programming that actively stimulate dialogue and advocate for positive social change. Talking Eyes turns a probing eye on situations where people struggle unduly, where resources are poorly distributed, and where theres tremendous opportunity to improve society for future generations. The work is used extensively by educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and foundations to illuminate, educate and inspire people to become more engaged.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New Jersey.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $75k $81k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $56k $61k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at TALKING EYES MEDIA INC equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 16,529 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 12%
from 2023
From $85k in 2023 to $75k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 12% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 29%.
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 TALKING EYES MEDIA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TALKING EYES MEDIA INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of TALKING EYES MEDIA INC received $74,615 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New Jersey, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TALKING EYES MEDIA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New Jersey, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TALKING EYES MEDIA INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at TALKING EYES MEDIA INC equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are TALKING EYES MEDIA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, TALKING EYES MEDIA INC reported $283k in total revenue and $379k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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