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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $138k $149k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest 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 FESTIVAL FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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 2%
from 2023
From $136k in 2023 to $138k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 11%.
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 FESTIVAL FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION received $138,463 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are THE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION reported $4.8M in total revenue and $5.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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