Education · NC
Durham Library Foundation
Durham Library Foundation reported paying Karen Wells, Executive Director, $60,753 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Karen Wells at approximately the 66th percentile among 146 similarly sized education nonprofits (median $41,155).
$1,115,923Total revenue (FY 2024)
$60,753Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to NC cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codman Academy Foundation Inc | MA | $1,115,420 | $26,221 |
| Adams County Education Consortium | CO | $1,113,226 | $111,753 |
| Cologne Academy Building Company | MN | $1,121,376 | $12,044 |
| Fsu Foundation Supporting Organization Inc | MA | $1,110,388 | $21,001 |
| The Ann Richards School Foundation | TX | $1,110,302 | $130,585 |
| Stillwater Public Library Foundation | MN | $1,110,033 | $64,132 |
| Alumni Assoc Ca Institute Of Technology | CA | $1,108,640 | $51,872 |
| Archaeological Research Institute | IN | $1,125,844 | $62,684 |