The Watsonville Film Festival (WFF) presents Latine filmmakers and stories that illuminate our shared humanity and inspire positive change by providing a platform for filmmakers whose work is rarely seen in mainstream media, creating a space for thoughtful conversations between filmmakers & audience, and inspiring youth to see filmmaking as a way to make a positive impact on our world. WFF supports local emerging filmmakers and promotes economic & cultural development through the cinematic arts in Watsonville. WFF highlights films that create bridges of understanding and promote equity, creativity and joy for everyone.
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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $72k $79k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Watsonville Film Festival equaled 31% 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 $72k in 2022 to $72k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 42%.
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 Watsonville Film Festival
What does the Board Member of Watsonville Film Festival earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of Watsonville Film Festival received $72,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at Watsonville Film Festival compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at Watsonville Film Festival falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Watsonville Film Festival equaled 31% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Watsonville Film Festival's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Watsonville Film Festival reported $302k in total revenue and $229k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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