The Bascom creates visual art experiences that inspire and empower individuals and communities through seeing, thinking and doing.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Retiring Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $126k $137k |
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $95k $104k |
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 27 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Bascom Corporation equaled 6% 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 Bascom Corporation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Bascom Corporation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The Bascom Corporation received $125,812 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The Bascom Corporation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The Bascom Corporation falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Bascom Corporation equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are The Bascom Corporation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Bascom Corporation reported $1.7M in total revenue and $2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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