THE MISSION OF DYAO IS TO EXPOSE YOUNG MUSICIANS AND AUDIENCES TO THE JOY AND BEAUTY OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC, PURSUING EXCELLENCE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL ORCHESTRAL TRAINING, UNIQUE & DIVERSE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, AND NEW PATHWAYS TO SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCES. ULTIMATELY, WE SEEK TO CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSICIANS WHO WILL REIMAGINE THE FUTURE OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $126k $136k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION equaled 16% 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.
Held roughly steady
over 2 years
From $128k in 2022 to $126k in 2024.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 2% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 6%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION received $126,330 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Colorado, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION reported $835k in total revenue and $806k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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