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Employees Academy of Country Music Damon Whiteside

Damon Whiteside

Officer

Chief Executive Officer at Academy of Country Music

Fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Published on January 25, 2026.

$618,221
2024

Total compensation

Damon Whiteside has been listed as an employee of Academy of Country Music in Form 990 filings since fiscal year 2020. Total compensation for Damon Whiteside has increased by 54.9% from 2020 to 2024.

Annual compensation details

$618,221
-13.9%
Chief Executive Officer
2024
$605k org
50 hrs/wk
$14k other
--
$718,352
+28.3%
Chief Executive Officer
2023
$719k org
50 hrs/wk
$560,000
+5.4%
Chief Executive Officer

Total compensation by year

Compare the compensation of Damon Whiteside to:

2024

Other employees at Academy of Country Music

Gilbert Beverly
CBO
$278,115
$271,192 from orgNo related comp$6,923 other
Thomas Moore
Chief of Staff
$198,663
$192,100 from orgNo related comp$6,563 other
Benjamin Carter
Vice President LIVE Events and Production
$160,154
$160,154 from orgNo related compNo other comp
Kristina Reyes
SR Director of Finance,Ops and HR
$142,528
$137,520 from orgNo related comp$5,008 other
Steven Mekler
Brand Marketing and Partners
$120,408
$116,000 from orgNo related comp$4,408 other
Rory Levine
Vice President Marketing and Digital Strategy and Engagement
$107,929
$104,230 from orgNo related comp$3,699 other
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January 25, 2026:
2024 Academy of Country Music 990 published
January 25, 2026:
2023 Academy of Country Music 990 published
January 25, 2026:
2022 Academy of Country Music 990 published

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$520k org
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