Arts, Culture & Humanities · CA
Skeptic Society
Skeptic Society reported paying Michael Shermer, President, $143,323 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Michael Shermer at approximately the 96th percentile among 50 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $68,793).
$309,510Total revenue (FY 2023)
$143,323Total 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Communications Inc | MA | $308,493 | $25,179 |
| Abba A Womens Resource Center | ME | $311,069 | $77,203 |
| Capital Region Community Media Inc | VT | $311,307 | $68,593 |
| Arcata Press | MN | $305,326 | $93,364 |
| The562 Network Inc | CA | $302,316 | $68,992 |
| County Economic Research Institute Inc | KS | $317,331 | $208,872 |
| In Black Ink | MN | $319,183 | $43,033 |
| Nightboat Books Inc | NY | $320,727 | $32,274 |