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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |