THE 19TH NEWS STRIVES TO EMPOWER THOSE WE SERVE, PARTICULARLY WOMEN AND LGBTQ+ PEOPLE FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, WITH THE INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY THEY NEED TO BE EQUAL PARTICIPANTS IN OUR DEMOCRACY. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES STORIES VIA ITS OWN WEBSITE (WWW.19THNEWS.ORG), SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM (INCLUDING INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND LINKEDIN), EMAIL NEWSLETTERS AND PARTNER PLATFORMS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas.
- Base
- $313k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $291k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $270k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $204k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $201k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $198k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $189k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $189k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $158k
- Bonus
- $1k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $145k
- Bonus
- $1k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- $1k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Revenue Officer & Tr Officer (Unspecified) | $313k | $500 | — | $18k | $343k $375k |
Chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentile | $291k | $500 | — | $19k | $320k $350k |
Publisher Officer (Unspecified) | $270k | $500 | — | $8k | $285k $311k |
Chief People Officer Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $204k | $2k | — | $8k | $221k $241k |
Editor-at-large Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $201k | $500 | — | $7k | $215k $235k |
Chief Product Officer Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $198k | $500 | — | $8k | $211k $230k |
Editor-in-chief Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $189k | $2k | — | $12k | $208k $227k |
Chief Financial Officer & 75th to 90th percentile | $189k | $500 | — | $8k | $204k $223k |
Political Editor Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $158k | $1k | — | $11k | $176k $192k |
Network Partnerships Editor Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $146k | $500 | — | $14k | $166k $181k |
Director of Fellowships Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $147k | $500 | — | $11k | $165k $180k |
Story Editor Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $145k | $1k | — | $7k | $158k $173k |
Audience Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $143k | $500 | — | $8k | $156k $171k |
Breaking News Editor Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $147k | $1k | — | — | $153k $167k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE 19TH NEWS equaled 3% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE 19TH NEWS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE 19TH NEWS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE 19TH NEWS received $320,310 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE 19TH NEWS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE 19TH NEWS falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE 19TH NEWS equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE 19TH NEWS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE 19TH NEWS reported $11.2M in total revenue and $10.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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