THE DESERT BIENNIAL PRODUCES AND PRESENTS FREE TO THE PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL SITE SPECIFIC ART EXHIBITS IN DESERT LANDSCAPES. THE EXHIBITIONS FEATURE ARTISTS FROM AROUNG THE GLOBE WHO FOCUS ATTENTION ON SOCIETAL ISSUES THROUGH THEIR WORK. THE ORGANIZATION CREATES AND PRESENTS CONCURRENTLY FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN THAT ENHANCES THE EXPLICATES THE ARTWORKS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
- Base
- $145k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $145k | — | — | — | $151k $166k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X 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.
Up 24%
from 2022
From $122k in 2022 to $151k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West 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 DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X received $151,210 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE DESERT BIENNIAL DBA DESERT X reported $3M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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