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