The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a resident ensemble theatre bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for audiences of all ages.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio.
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- $39k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Producing Artistic Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $142k | $39k | — | — | $165k $182k |
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 28 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 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.
Down 7%
from 2022
From $177k in 2022 to $165k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
What does the Director (Operational) of CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY received $164,747 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 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 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 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY reported $3.7M in total revenue and $4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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