THE DECODING CULTURE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE STUDY OF CULTURAL ENGINEERING, MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO THE INVESTIGATION AND GENERAL DISSEMINATION OF THE MYRIAD WAYS THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY SHAPES PUBLIC ATTITUDES AND VALUES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director of Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $66k $70k |
President 25th percentile to median | $65k $69k |
Head of Educ Officer (Unspecified) | $16k $17k |
Office Manag Office Manager Below 10th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $5k $6k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE DECODING CULTURE FOUNDATION equaled 33% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit 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.
Up 120%
from 2023
From $30k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE DECODING CULTURE FOUNDATION
What does the Director (Operational) of THE DECODING CULTURE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of THE DECODING CULTURE FOUNDATION received $66,312 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE DECODING CULTURE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE DECODING CULTURE FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE DECODING CULTURE FOUNDATION equaled 33% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are THE DECODING CULTURE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE DECODING CULTURE FOUNDATION reported $221k in total revenue and $204k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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