Arts, Culture & Humanities · CO
Western States Arts Federation
Western States Arts Federation reported paying Christian Gaines, Executive Director, $272,455 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Christian Gaines at approximately the 63rd percentile among 518 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $234,152).
$9,606,944Total revenue (FY 2024)
$272,455Total executive compensation
63rdPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to CO cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Theatre School Of Canada | $9,604,592 | $129,791 | |
| Maxwell C King Center For The | FL | $9,591,824 | $164,850 |
| Santa Barbara Center For The Performing | CA | $9,629,960 | $207,293 |
| Madison Children's Museum Inc | WI | $9,579,088 | $163,356 |
| The Louisville Orchestra Inc | KY | $9,574,520 | $352,008 |
| American Folk Art Museum | NY | $9,565,100 | $314,587 |
| Carolina Ballet Inc | NC | $9,651,562 | $148,821 |
| Plimoth Patuxet Museums Inc | MA | $9,557,860 | $167,039 |