The Childrens Playhouse builds community by engaging children from birth to age 8 in educational play while offering friendly support to parents and caregivers. It serves as an informal town square for the High Country, a unique place where out-of-towners and locals, experienced parents and eager first-timers, and people of all classes are brought together to share the joy of playful learning with their children. Stimulating arts and science-based programs, enticing play areas, and informative parenting resources all support this mission.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Youth Development organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to medianvs Youth Development peers in North Carolina | $66k $70k |
Director of Visitor Services Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $54k $58k |
Operations Manager Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $40k $42k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Children's Playhouse Inc equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
Based on 5,115 youth development organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 15%
from 2023
From $57k in 2023 to $66k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 15% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 21% from 2023 to 2024.
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 The Children's Playhouse Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Children's Playhouse Inc earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of The Children's Playhouse Inc received $66,118 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Youth Development organizations in North Carolina, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The Children's Playhouse Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Youth Development organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The Children's Playhouse Inc falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Children's Playhouse Inc equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
What are The Children's Playhouse Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, The Children's Playhouse Inc reported $285k in total revenue and $326k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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