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How much do Brooklyn Public Library executives make?

In FY2024, Brooklyn Public Library reported 51 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $2,864,998, with the highest-paid officer earning $697,188.

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Officer and Employee Compensation

Name Title Compensation
Linda E Johnson PRESIDENT & CEO $697,188
Karen M Sheehan EVP FINANCE/CFO $279,960
Nicholas L Higgins CHIEF LIBRARIAN $262,879
Laszlo J Orsos VP OF ARTS AND CULTURE $259,152
Lachonne P Walton VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES $244,510
Alexandra Mayers CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER $242,477
Antonino Groppo TEAM COORDINATOR CUSTODIAN/MAINTAINER $242,057
Amadu Wagie VP OF FINANCE $239,379
Robin Lester Kenton EVP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS $214,207
David Woloch EVP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS $183,189
Baratunde Thurston Thru 022025 TRUSTEE $N/A
David Womack TRUSTEE $N/A
Randy Peers Thru 052025 TRUSTEE $N/A
Erin Texeira TRUSTEE $N/A
Jason Otano TRUSTEE $N/A
Jerry Lee TRUSTEE $N/A
Nikole Hannah-Jones TRUSTEE $N/A
Dominic Williams TRUSTEE $N/A
Jose Claxton TRUSTEE $N/A
Eddie Joyce TRUSTEE $N/A

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Compensation data is reported on the organization's IRS Form 990 Part VII (Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees). All amounts shown are public record as filed by the organization and may include salary, bonuses, and other compensation. Data is from the most recent available filing for this organization.

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