The second oldest opera company in America, Cincinnati Opera presents dynamic opera productions every summer in Cincinnati's historic Music Hall. Cincinnati Opera is dedicated to educating, entertaining, and inspiring audiences by presenting opera performances, school tours, and community programs for adults and children that meet the highest standards of artistic excellence.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 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
- $239k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $232k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $5k
- Benefits
- $9k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Director & CEO Above 90th percentile | $239k | — | $3k | $12k | $261k $288k |
Artistic Director Key Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $232k | — | $5k | $9k | $254k $280k |
Chief Philanthropy Officer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $131k $145k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $108k $119k |
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 73 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION INC equaled 3% 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 5%
from 2022
From $247k in 2022 to $261k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 9%.
- Key Employee pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial 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 CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION INC received $260,581 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CINCINNATI OPERA ASSOCIATION INC reported $7.9M in total revenue and $10.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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