THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN, A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN MEDIA ORGANIZATION, HAS A DUAL MISSION: TO PROVIDE DEEPLY REPORTED JOURNALISM THAT EMPHASIZES SOLUTIONS THAT CAN MOVE OUR REGION FORWARD, AND TO ACTIVELY REIGNITE CITIZENSHIP IN AND AROUND PHILADELPHIA.
Executive compensation
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 Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Coexecutive Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $85k $95k |
Coexecutive Director/cofounder Officer (Unspecified) | $79k $88k |
Director of Operations 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $76k $85k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN equaled 8% 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $85k in 2022 to $85k in 2023.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 31%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 14% 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 PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN
What does the Director (Operational) of THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN received $85,200 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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