The New School is a democratic high school that empowers students to reach for the best in themselves, to love learning, and to become responsible stewards of our world.
Executive compensation
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 Education organizations in Maine.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $46k $51k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The New School equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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.
Down 19%
from 2022
From $57k in 2022 to $46k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 19% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 2%.
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 New School
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The New School earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The New School received $45,906 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Maine, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The New School compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Maine, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The New School falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The New School equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are The New School's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The New School reported $622k in total revenue and $634k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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