ANCHORED ON ITS HISTORIC CAMPUS IN MONTPELIER, VERMONT, VCFA IS A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS CONTINUALLY REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN ARTS COLLEGE. WE MEASURE OUR SUCCESS BY OUR ABILITY TO FOSTER THE EXCELLENCE OF EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED PRACTITIONERS. WE BELIEVE THAT THE ARTS ARE CENTRAL TO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND HAVE THE ABILITY NOT ONLY TO REFLECT REALITY BUT ALSO TO CREATE IT.
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 Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Academic Dea Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $157k | — | — | $18k | $178k $199k |
VP of Develo Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $144k $161k |
President (1 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Vermont | — | — | — | — | $144k $161k |
VP Finance & Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $135k $151k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS INC equaled 1% 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 8%
from 2022
From $193k in 2022 to $178k 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.
Key Employee pay fell 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 63%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 7% from 2022 to 2023.
- Vice President pay held roughly steady 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 VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS INC
What does the Key Employee of VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS INC earn?
In 2023, the Key Employee of VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS INC received $178,131 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Key Employee roles among Education organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Key Employee at VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, VERMONT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS INC reported $7.6M in total revenue and $11.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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