The People's Music School (Organization") is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 1975, that increases access to the benefits of music education by providing 100% free, high-quality music instruction to children who otherwise (Continued on Schedule O)
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois.
- Base
- $179k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $179k | — | — | $2k | $185k |
Chief Program Officer 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $133k |
Chief of Strategy and Partnership Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $128k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $117k |
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The People's Music School equaled 6% 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 2%
from 2022
From $181k in 2022 to $185k in 2023.
Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 5%.
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 People's Music School
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The People's Music School earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The People's Music School received $184,759 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The People's Music School compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The People's Music School falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The People's Music School equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are The People's Music School's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The People's Music School reported $2.9M in total revenue and $3.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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