The mission of Ballet 5:8 is to engage communities in Chicago, the Midwest and across the nation in conversation of life and faith through innovative storytelling and breathtaking dance.
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 Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Artistic Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $41k $46k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $37k $41k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BALLET FIVE EIGHT NFP equaled 4% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BALLET FIVE EIGHT NFP
What does the Director (Operational) of BALLET FIVE EIGHT NFP earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of BALLET FIVE EIGHT NFP received $41,423 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at BALLET FIVE EIGHT NFP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at BALLET FIVE EIGHT NFP falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BALLET FIVE EIGHT NFP equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are BALLET FIVE EIGHT NFP's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BALLET FIVE EIGHT NFP reported $984k in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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