The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University ("The Auditorium"), an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, is committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural, community and educational programming to Chicago and to the continued restoration and preservation of the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois.
- Base
- $318k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $25
- Benefits
- $39k
- Base
- $170k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $25
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $114k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentile | $318k | — | $25 | $39k | $384k $425k |
Chief Financial Officer (thru. 06/04/24) 75th to 90th percentile | $170k | — | $25 | $34k | $219k $243k |
Box Office Treasurer Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $114k | — | — | — | $157k $174k |
Chief Development Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $145k $160k |
General Manager Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $137k $151k |
Senior Talent Buyer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $125k $138k |
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $57k $63k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $12k $13k |
Director Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $7k $7k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 29 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc equaled 2% 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.
Up 1%
from 2022
From $379k in 2022 to $384k in 2023.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 74%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 3% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Development Officer pay fell 27% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc received $384,095 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc reported $20.2M in total revenue and $19.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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