The National Black Theatre Workshop Incorporated was incorporated in October 1968 as a cultural and educational institution. The purpose of the Organization is to create a cultural hub for community-based artists; to offer through its programs, namely Theatre Arts, Entrepreneurial Arts and Communication Arts, activities for cultural enrichment and education; and to generate a creative environment where artistic needs could be satisfied. The Organization was also established to forward community development, economic empowerment and to ensure the cultural conservancy of people of African descent.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $47k
- Base
- $128k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $35k
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $148k | — | — | $47k | $197k $221k |
COO 25th percentile to median | $128k | — | — | $35k | $164k $184k |
Exec Artistic Dir. Unclassified | $143k | — | — | $12k | $156k $176k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP equaled 4% 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 9%
from 2022
From $180k in 2022 to $197k in 2023.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 23% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP received $196,916 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP reported $3.9M in total revenue and $4.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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