THE BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRODUCES SYMPHONIC MUSIC FOR THE CULTURAL BENEFIT OF THE BUFFALO, NEW YORK AREA INCLUDING ARTISTIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR AREA YOUTH.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
- Base
- —
- Bonus
- $318k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- —
- Bonus
- $144k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/executive Direct Above 90th percentile | — | $318k | — | $14k | $342k |
Concert Master Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | — | $144k | — | $16k | $165k |
Director of Development 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $146k |
V.p. of Finance & Administration Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $133k |
Vice President, Marketing & Communications Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $115k |
Plus 30 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY 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.
Down 11%
from 2022
From $382k in 2022 to $342k in 2023.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 11% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 1%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 18% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Development Officer pay fell 7% 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 BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC received $341,854 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOCIETY INC reported $13.8M in total revenue and $14.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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