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Traffic Jam Inc
EIN 813059412 · IL · NTEE A62 · revenue $210,150 · FY 2024-08-31
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15th percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 101 similar arts, culture & humanities nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for IL cost of living and inflation.
MELISSA RUTHERFOORD · reported title "PRESIDENT".
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 101 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (A62), nationwide + budget 0.67–1.5× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to IL cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Of Dance | MN | $212,823 | $48,121 | 990 → |
| Nrithya Sangeeth | IL | $206,990 | $92,658 | 990 → |
| Arts Live Theatre Inc | AR | $206,979 | $48,890 | 990 → |
| Eryc Taylor Dance Incorporated | NY | $205,752 | $23,374 | 990 → |
| Edge School Of The Arts Dance Legacy Inc | NY | $204,650 | $75,704 | 990 → |
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