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EIN 271173436 · MN · NTEE A61 · revenue $758,556 · FY 2024-12-31
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2nd percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 48 similar arts, culture & humanities nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for MN cost of living and inflation.
L Kelley Lindquist · reported title "President".
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 48 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (A61), nationwide + budget 0.67–1.5× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to MN cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth Playhouse Inc | FL | $761,372 | $68,517 | 990 → |
| Mont Co Foundation For Perform Arts | TX | $768,688 | $63,778 | 990 → |
| Syracuse Children's Theatre Inc | NY | $746,958 | $96,662 | 990 → |
| The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Foundation | TX | $746,596 | $53,336 | 990 → |
| Thousand Oaks Alliance For The Arts | CA | $773,179 | $42,399 | 990 → |
| 🔒 +43 more comparable organizations — the full peer set, sources, and CSV export are included in your board report. | ||||
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