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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $28k $30k |
Co-founder Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $27k $29k |
President Below 10th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in District of Columbia | $23k $24k |
Member Board Member 25th percentile to median | $22k $23k |
Member Board Member 25th percentile to median | $12k $13k |
Member Board Member 25th percentile to median | $11k $12k |
Member Former Officer/director/trustee Below 10th percentile | $8k $9k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at The 51st equaled 18% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The 51st
What does the Chief Financial Officer of The 51st earn?
In 2024, the Chief Financial Officer of The 51st received $27,950 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Financial Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at The 51st compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at The 51st falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at The 51st equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are The 51st's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, The 51st reported $419k in total revenue and $153k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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