Arts, Culture & Humanities · GA
Dekalb History Center
Dekalb History Center reported paying Melissa Carlson, Executive Director, $102,243 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Melissa Carlson at approximately the 82nd percentile among 94 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $76,321).
$731,971Total revenue (FY 2024)
$102,243Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to GA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Historical Society Of Frederick | MD | $726,132 | $87,725 |
| Andover Historic Preservation | NY | $726,048 | $61,330 |
| Friends Of The Cumbres & Toltec | NM | $738,711 | $130,984 |
| Historic Pullman Foundation | IL | $746,563 | $156,930 |
| Allen County-fort Wayne Historical Society Inc | IN | $748,656 | $109,285 |
| Holland Historical Trust | MI | $748,865 | $90,039 |
| Plymouth Guild Inc | MA | $750,428 | $20,227 |
| Friends Of John Jay Homestead | NY | $751,064 | $92,525 |