WE EXIST TO ENGAGE, ENERGIZE AND CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY PERFORMANCES OF GREAT CHORAL MUSIC. OUR VISION IS TO BE THE MOST EXCITING FORCE IN THE CHORAL WORLD AND TO BE A LEADER AND CATALYST IN THE PRODUCTION, PRESENTATION AND PROMOTION OF CHORAL ACTIVITIES IN OUR REGION AND AROUND THE GLOBE. WE BELIEVE IN FOSTERING CHORAL MUSIC OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC STANDARDS; PRESERVING THE HISTORY, ENHANCING THE PRESENT AND EMBRACING THE FUTURE OF CHORAL MUSIC; CULTIVATING DIVERSE AUDIENCES, CHOIRS AND SINGERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT CHORAL MUSIC; AND OPERATING IN A FINANCIALLY SOUND MANNER.
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 Ohio.
- Base
- $101k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $118k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $34k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $756
- Base
- $27k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $15k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $862
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Director of Advancement & Engagement Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $101k | $15k | — | $22k | $142k $157k |
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $118k | — | — | $18k | $141k $155k |
President 10th to 25th percentile | $34k | — | — | $756 | $36k $40k |
COO 10th to 25th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $27k | — | — | $2k | $31k $34k |
VP & CFO 10th to 25th percentile | $15k | — | — | $862 | $17k $19k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 27 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CINCINNATI MUSICAL FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION equaled 4% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CINCINNATI MUSICAL FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION
What does the Director (Operational) of CINCINNATI MUSICAL FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of CINCINNATI MUSICAL FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION received $142,077 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at CINCINNATI MUSICAL FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at CINCINNATI MUSICAL FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CINCINNATI MUSICAL FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CINCINNATI MUSICAL FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CINCINNATI MUSICAL FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION reported $4.2M in total revenue and $3.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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