To produce and present chamber music concerts to the general public.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $22k $23k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $14k $15k |
Director Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $4k $4k |
Executive Dir. Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $4k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at 45th Parallel equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Fell 26%
over 2 years
From $30k in 2022 to $22k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay fell 26% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 20%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about 45th Parallel
What does the Board Member of 45th Parallel earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of 45th Parallel received $21,900 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at 45th Parallel compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at 45th Parallel falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at 45th Parallel equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are 45th Parallel's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, 45th Parallel reported $405k in total revenue and $403k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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