The mission of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is to explore and present the symphonic repertoire, both traditional and modern, for the diverse audiences of the Northern Virginia region while building the musicians and audiences of the future through education and outreach programs.
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 Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Dir/ex-officio & Exec Director Officer (Unspecified) | $120k $132k |
Dir/ex-officio & Music Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | $90k $99k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Fairfax Symphony Orchestra 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.
Up 5%
from 2022
From $115k in 2022 to $120k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 18% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 67%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
What does the Board Member of Fairfax Symphony Orchestra earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of Fairfax Symphony Orchestra received $90,413 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Virginia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at Fairfax Symphony Orchestra compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at Fairfax Symphony Orchestra falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Fairfax Symphony Orchestra equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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