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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 Minnesota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Board Chair 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $80k $85k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $52k $55k |
Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Unicorn Riot equaled 15% 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.
Down 33%
from 2023
From $119k in 2023 to $80k in 2024.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Chair pay fell 33% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 14%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Unicorn Riot
What does the Board Chair of Unicorn Riot earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of Unicorn Riot received $79,712 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Chair roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at Unicorn Riot compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at Unicorn Riot falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Unicorn Riot equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Unicorn Riot's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Unicorn Riot reported $303k in total revenue and $520k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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