Inspire a culture of storytelling that sparks our shared civic imagination to: (i) foster a sense of belonging in public space for the multiplicity of experiences that are essential to the narrative of the United States of America; (ii) invite the public to contribute their story to our understanding and the future of the US; (iii) create digital platforms and public space for reflection, connection and imagination; and (iv) build connections and community through art, dialogue, and civic participation.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
COO 25th percentile to median | $147k $159k |
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $137k $148k |
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $113k $122k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Stories of Us Inc equaled 16% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Stories of Us Inc
What does the Chief Operating Officer of The Stories of Us Inc earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of The Stories of Us Inc received $146,875 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at The Stories of Us Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at The Stories of Us Inc falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Stories of Us Inc equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are The Stories of Us Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, The Stories of Us Inc reported $1.4M in total revenue and $937k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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