Arts, Culture & Humanities · IL
The Barack Obama Foundation
The Barack Obama Foundation reported paying Valerie Jarrett, Director/ceo, $755,862 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Valerie Jarrett at approximately the 36th percentile among 11 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $799,639).
$209,759,915Total revenue (FY 2024)
$755,862Total executive compensation
36thPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to IL cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | CA | $216,690,527 | $573,770 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | MA | $220,582,541 | $797,327 |
| Museum Associates | CA | $194,481,499 | $2,506,825 |
| National Foundation For The Centers For | GA | $192,607,226 | $586,805 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | NY | $228,656,406 | $1,296,035 |
| Sesame Workshop | NY | $186,926,322 | $1,003,528 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts | NY | $235,064,233 | $2,542,545 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | NY | $236,680,721 | $2,136,246 |