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Independent Coast Observer Community News
EIN 920893292 · CA · NTEE A33 · revenue $555,254 · FY 2024-12-31
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8th percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 51 similar arts, culture & humanities nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for CA cost of living and inflation.
Mary Christine McManus · reported title "Editor Publisher" — selected as the highest-paid individual; verify the role.
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 51 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (A33), nationwide + budget 0.67–1.5× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Institute For Public Policy | PA | $554,376 | $203,591 | 990 → |
| Carolina Public Press Inc | NC | $560,505 | $113,704 | 990 → |
| Bellevue Literary Press Inc | NY | $563,000 | $144,356 | 990 → |
| Legion For The Survival Of Freedom Inc | CA | $539,233 | $22,050 | 990 → |
| North Carolina Health News Inc | NC | $574,859 | $59,830 | 990 → |
| 🔒 +46 more comparable organizations — the full peer set, sources, and CSV export are included in your board report. | ||||
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