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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Managing Editor & Ops Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $107k $117k |
Strategy & Legal Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $103k $113k |
Secretary Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $76k $83k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE APPEAL INC equaled 11% 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 APPEAL INC
What does the Director (Operational) of THE APPEAL INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of THE APPEAL INC received $106,555 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE APPEAL INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE APPEAL INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE APPEAL INC equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE APPEAL INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE APPEAL INC reported $821k in total revenue and $986k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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