CHARLESTON OPERA THEATER IS COMMITTED TO A PROMINENT, YEAR-ROUND, PROFESSIONAL OPERA PRESENCE IN OUR CITY AND THE SURROUNDING LOWCOUNTRY. WE PLACE HIGH VALUE ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF ACOUSTIC VOCAL TRADITIONS, THROUGH QUALITY PERFORMANCES, EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, TRAINING AND THE EXPOSURE OF THE ART FORM TO NEW AUDIENCES, THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH, PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Artistic Directo Officer (Unspecified) | $9k $9k |
Director of Development an Below 10th percentile | $9k $9k |
Administrative Director Officer (Unspecified) | $5k $6k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CHARLESTON OPERA THEATER 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CHARLESTON OPERA THEATER INC
What does the Chief Development Officer of CHARLESTON OPERA THEATER INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Development Officer of CHARLESTON OPERA THEATER INC received $8,800 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Development Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Development Officer pay at CHARLESTON OPERA THEATER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Development Officer at CHARLESTON OPERA THEATER INC falls in the bottom 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CHARLESTON OPERA THEATER INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CHARLESTON OPERA THEATER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CHARLESTON OPERA THEATER INC reported $424k in total revenue and $412k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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