Arts, Culture & Humanities · CA
Marin Open Studios
Marin Open Studios reported paying Kay Carlson, Executive Dir., $52,507 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Kay Carlson at approximately the 65th percentile among 17 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $41,696).
$212,519Total revenue (FY 2024)
$52,507Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Cowboys Collective | CA | $211,775 | $1,338 |
| Ventura Audubon Society | CA | $211,531 | $3,789 |
| Broad Room Creative Collective Sacramento | CA | $211,336 | $41,204 |
| 5p Society | CA | $219,370 | $50,000 |
| Firehouse Projects | CA | $220,000 | $77,215 |
| Glendale Arts | CA | $199,034 | $87,489 |
| Blindspot Collective | CA | $229,118 | $22,573 |
| Mariachi Womens Foundation | CA | $253,146 | $51,477 |