To culturally and educationally enrich the lives of the Triangle community by presenting classical ballets, contemporary premieres, and by providing arts education enrichment opportunities to our area's population, with intentional outreach to underserved students and residents.
Executive compensation
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 in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Artistic Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $16k $17k |
Administrative Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
Assoc. Artistic Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $13k $14k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Cary Ballet Company equaled 5% 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 $16k in 2022 to $16k 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.
Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 3%.
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 Cary Ballet Company
What does the Board Member of Cary Ballet Company earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of Cary Ballet Company received $16,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at Cary Ballet Company compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at Cary Ballet Company falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Cary Ballet Company equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Cary Ballet Company's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Cary Ballet Company reported $295k in total revenue and $292k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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