BELIEVING IN THE POWER OF THEATRE TO STARTLE THE SOUL, IGNITE, DEBATE AND EMBRACE THE DIVERSITY OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT SERVES, THE THEATRE IS FEARLESSLY COMMITTED TO THE DISSECTION, EXAMINATION AND CELEBRATION OF THE HUMAN STORY THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF LIVE THEATRE. CYGNET EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT: THE FOUNDATION OF OUR PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAMMING IS GROUNDED IN PRIORITIZING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO FORGING LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITIES THAT ARE NOT PART OF OUR THEATRE HISTORY AND ARE LESS VISIBLE IN OUR THEATRE POPULATIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING A CYGNET THEATRE BRIDGE BY INVESTING IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE. WE ARE RESOLVED TO LISTEN TO THE NARRATIVES OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS MUTUALLY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentile | $141k $156k |
Artistic Dir Board Member Above 90th percentile | $141k $156k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CYGNET THEATRE 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CYGNET THEATRE COMPANY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CYGNET THEATRE COMPANY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CYGNET THEATRE COMPANY received $140,725 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CYGNET THEATRE COMPANY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CYGNET THEATRE COMPANY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CYGNET THEATRE COMPANY equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CYGNET THEATRE COMPANY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CYGNET THEATRE COMPANY reported $3.3M in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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