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Arts, Culture & Humanities · CA

Southwest Music Education Association

Southwest Music Education Association reported paying Chris Williams, Director Of Operations, $13,824 in total compensation (FY 2025).

That places Chris Williams at approximately the 20th percentile among 25 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $50,091).

$262,512Total revenue (FY 2025)
$13,824Total executive compensation
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Comparable arts, culture & humanities nonprofits

Compensation is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
Academy Of Music Outreach CA$265,455 $88,769
Chris Babcock Art Prep CA$267,281 $66,550
The Institute For Art And Olfaction CA$257,075 $46,128
Bob Mizer Foundation CA$256,316 $50,091
Aya Art Co CA$270,714 $291
Active Cultures CA$249,844 $76,215
Junior High Incorporated CA$281,645 $32,847
Center For Architecture And Design CA$285,759 $11,775

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