YDA prepares a new generation of underrepresented storytellers and helps them locate and amplify their voices through the art of documentary film.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Youth Development organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $102k $109k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Youth Documentary Academy equaled 36% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
Based on 5,115 youth development 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 Youth Documentary Academy
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Youth Documentary Academy earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Youth Documentary Academy received $102,200 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Youth Development organizations in Colorado, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Youth Documentary Academy compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Youth Development organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Youth Documentary Academy falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Youth Documentary Academy equaled 36% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
What are Youth Documentary Academy's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Youth Documentary Academy reported $382k in total revenue and $283k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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