AUSTIN OPERA LEVERAGES THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY, COLLABORATIVE, AND TRANSCENDENT POWER OF OPERA TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY BY: - BRINGING TOGETHER LOCAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS TO CREATE OUTSTANDING, MEANINGFUL OPERATIC PERFORMANCES AND EXPERIENCES. - PARTNERING WITH LOCAL SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO PROVIDE ROBUST, RESPONSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE AND ENGAGE. - LEADING THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW, INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES THAT INCREASE THE SCOPE AND IMPACT OF THE OPERATIC MEDIUM IN AUSTIN AND BEYOND.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas.
- Base
- $227k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $227k | — | — | $10k | $246k $268k |
Chief Advancement Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $139k $151k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 36 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA 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.
Up 11%
from 2022
From $222k in 2022 to $246k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 137%.
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 AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA
What does the Director (Operational) of AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA received $245,734 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA reported $7.7M in total revenue and $4.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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