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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $53k $57k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION equaled 35% 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 WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION received $53,333 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION equaled 35% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA JOURNALISM FOUNDATION reported $56k in total revenue and $152k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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