Arts, Culture & Humanities · MI
The Ark
The Ark reported paying Marianne James, Executive Director, $156,854 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Marianne James at approximately the 82nd percentile among 92 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $111,959).
$2,599,693Total revenue (FY 2024)
$156,854Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to MI cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skylands Performing Arts Center Inc | NJ | $2,626,000 | $189,690 |
| Coffee Quality Institute | CA | $2,631,192 | $129,195 |
| Catamount Film & Arts Company | VT | $2,646,050 | $73,137 |
| Jamaica Center For Arts And Learning | NY | $2,541,123 | $114,027 |
| Safe States Alliance | GA | $2,692,070 | $210,205 |
| Open Works Inc | MD | $2,505,105 | $93,253 |
| Connecticut Alliance Of Foster | CT | $2,719,943 | $111,074 |
| Creative Arkansas Community Hub & | AR | $2,733,598 | $145,981 |