The mission of the Bakersfield Symphony is to unify and celebrate our diverse community through shared musical experiences and to provide students across Kern County, but especially those in rural and disadvantaged areas, every opportunity for quality musical, artistic, and educational experiences.
Executive compensation
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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $106k $116k |
Music Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $84k $92k |
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 27 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Inc equaled 10% 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $106k in 2022 to $106k in 2023.
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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 22%.
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 Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Inc
What does the Director (Operational) of Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Inc earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Inc received $83,745 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Inc falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Inc equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Inc reported $898k in total revenue and $1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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