Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/coo Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $50k $54k |
Director Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Director Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Director Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Director Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair 10th to 25th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $1k $1k |
Director Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Director Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA 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 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MEDIA PROJECT equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 49%
from 2023
From $99k in 2023 to $50k in 2024.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE MEDIA PROJECT
What does the Board President of THE MEDIA PROJECT earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE MEDIA PROJECT received $49,987 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Religion-Related organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE MEDIA PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE MEDIA PROJECT falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MEDIA PROJECT equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are THE MEDIA PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MEDIA PROJECT reported $689k in total revenue and $677k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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