THE ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES OUR LIVING MUSICAL HERITAGE. THROUGH BRILLIANT LIVE PERFORMANCES, INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND ENGAGING CULTURAL EVENTS, THE ALBANY SYMPHONY ENRICHES A BROAD & DIVERSE REGIONAL COMMUNITY. BY CREATING, RECORDING, AND DISSEMINATING THE MUSIC OF OUR TIME, THE ALBANY SYMPHONY IS ESTABLISHING AN ENDURING ARTISTIC LEGACY THAT IS RESHAPING THE NATION'S MUSICAL FUTURE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Music Director Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $161k | — | — | — | $166k $185k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 37 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC 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.
Down 6%
from 2022
From $176k in 2022 to $166k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
What does the Key Employee of ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC earn?
In 2023, the Key Employee of ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC received $165,950 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Key Employee roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Key Employee at ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC reported $2.8M in total revenue and $3.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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