THE MISSION OF BERKELEY SYMPHONY IS TO CELEBRATE OUR UNIQUE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC-CREATING LIVE PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE THE CURIOSITY, SPIRIT, AND INTELLECT OF OUR AUDIENCES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
- Base
- $167k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $167k | — | — | — | $168k $183k |
Development Direct Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $113k $123k |
Director Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Director Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BERKELEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA equaled 8% 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 42%
from 2022
From $118k in 2022 to $168k in 2023.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 BERKELEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
What does the Board Member of BERKELEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of BERKELEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA received $2,775 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at BERKELEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at BERKELEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BERKELEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are BERKELEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BERKELEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA reported $2.1M in total revenue and $2.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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