CAROLINA BALLET'S MISSION IS TO PERFORM WORLD-CLASS PROFESSIONAL BALLET, ENTERTAINING AND ENLIGHTENING AUDIENCES IN RALEIGH, THE TRIANGLE REGION, THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND BEYOND. CAROLINA BALLET WORKS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY (CONT. ON SCH. O)1) ATTRACTING, DEVELOPING ENLIGHTENING DANCERS AND ARTISTIC PERSONNEL COMBINED WITH A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT TEAM AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS; 2) COMMISSIONING NEW WORKS BY INNOVATIVE CHOREOGRAPHERS; 3) PRESENTING TRADITIONAL BALLETS OF LEGENDARY MASTERS; AND 4) EDUCATING CURRENT AND FUTURE AUDIENCES THROUGH PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS AND OTHER PERFORMANCE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Artistic Director/ceo Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $160k | $9k | — | $6k | $175k $191k |
Ballet Master/chair of Faculty Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $108k $118k |
Director of HR & Accounting Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $96k $105k |
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 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CAROLINA BALLET 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.
Up 30%
from 2022
From $134k in 2022 to $175k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CAROLINA BALLET INC
What does the Director (Operational) of CAROLINA BALLET INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of CAROLINA BALLET INC received $174,817 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at CAROLINA BALLET INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at CAROLINA BALLET INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CAROLINA BALLET INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CAROLINA BALLET INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CAROLINA BALLET INC reported $10.9M in total revenue and $8.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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