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Arts, Culture & Humanities · CA

California Historical Society

California Historical Society reported paying Jen Whitley, Interim Ceo, $164,418 in total compensation (FY 2025).

That places Jen Whitley at approximately the 22nd percentile among 23 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $218,282).

$5,326,310Total revenue (FY 2025)
$164,418Total 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
Martha's Vineyard Preservation MA$5,348,792 $271,589
The Lynnwood Foundation NC$5,302,280 $402,625
Foundation For Art And Preservation In DC$5,411,060 $374,637
Martha's Vineyard Museum Inc MA$5,485,488 $245,357
Victoria Mansion ME$5,085,854 $145,674
The House Of The Temple Historic DC$5,711,970 $189,139
Jefferson National Parks Association MO$5,737,517 $374,958
Historic Annapolis Inc MD$6,127,085 $132,504

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