Inspired by Shakespeare's creative vision and the broad societal mix of audiences of his era, Delaware Shakespeare Festival brings our community together for vibrant theatre and learning experiences.
Executive compensation, broken down
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.
- Base
- $41k
- Bonus
- $1k
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Producing Artistic Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $50k $54k |
Managing Director (resigned) Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $41k | $1k | $3k | — | $41k $44k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC equaled 11% 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 12%
from 2023
From $57k in 2023 to $50k in 2024.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC
What does the Board Member of DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC received $50,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC reported $380k in total revenue and $455k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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