THE GREAT NORTHERN CELEBRATES OUR COLD, CREATIVE WINTERS THROUGH TEN DAYS OF DIVERSE PROGRAMMING THAT INVIGORATE MIND AND BODY. IN AN ERA OF CHANGING CLIMATE THAT THREATENS OUR SIGNATURE SEASON, WE SEEK TO CREATE COMMUNITY, INSPIRE ACTION, AND SHARE THE RESILIENT SPIRIT OF THE NORTH WITH THE WORLD.
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 Minnesota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Prog. Officer (Unspecified) | $125k $137k |
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | $85k $93k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE GREAT NORTHERN WINTER FESTIVAL equaled 10% 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.
Up 18%
from 2022
From $106k in 2022 to $125k in 2023.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, 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 GREAT NORTHERN WINTER FESTIVAL
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE GREAT NORTHERN WINTER FESTIVAL earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE GREAT NORTHERN WINTER FESTIVAL received $84,856 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Minnesota, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE GREAT NORTHERN WINTER FESTIVAL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Minnesota, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE GREAT NORTHERN WINTER FESTIVAL falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE GREAT NORTHERN WINTER FESTIVAL equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE GREAT NORTHERN WINTER FESTIVAL's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE GREAT NORTHERN WINTER FESTIVAL reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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