WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS, INC. (WPA) SUPPORTS ARTIST-DRIVEN PROJECTS, ADVOCACY, AND DIALOGUE SO THAT ARTISTS CAN LIVE, WORK, AND FLOURISH.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $47k $52k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS INC equaled 7% 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 10%
from 2022
From $52k in 2022 to $47k in 2023.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS INC received $47,195 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WASHINGTON PROJECT FOR THE ARTS INC reported $804k in total revenue and $660k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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