TO PROVIDE MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 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 |
|---|---|
Artistic Chair Sinfonietta Dir Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $6k $6k |
Eo Chairstage Manager Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at COLUMBIA GORGE ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION 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.
Board Chair pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 36%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about COLUMBIA GORGE ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
What does the Board Chair of COLUMBIA GORGE ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of COLUMBIA GORGE ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION received $5,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at COLUMBIA GORGE ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at COLUMBIA GORGE ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at COLUMBIA GORGE ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are COLUMBIA GORGE ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, COLUMBIA GORGE ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION reported $230k in total revenue and $170k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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