Arts, Culture & Humanities · CA
Kala Art Institute
Kala Art Institute reported paying Ellen Lake, Executive Dir., $82,056 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Ellen Lake at approximately the 20th percentile among 20 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $125,702).
$1,554,154Total revenue (FY 2024)
$82,056Total 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bric Foundation | CA | $1,558,386 | $120,339 |
| Illuminate The Arts | CA | $1,547,838 | $217,102 |
| No Limits Theater Group Inc | CA | $1,606,308 | $212,750 |
| Angels Gate Cultural Center Inc | CA | $1,488,365 | $125,607 |
| Palo Alto Art Center Foundation | CA | $1,483,157 | $132,077 |
| Alisal Community Arts Network Inc | CA | $1,649,310 | $84,449 |
| United Irish Cultural Center Inc | CA | $1,719,201 | $65,000 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio Inc | CA | $1,387,445 | $71,562 |