The mission of Fort Worth Opera is to enrich people's lives with performances and programs that educate, entertain, inspire, and expand the horizons of current and future audiences.
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 Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
General and Artistic Director Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $128k $138k |
CFO Consultant 25th percentile to median | $48k $52k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 25 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC equaled 5% 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 FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC
What does the Key Employee of FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Key Employee of FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC received $128,054 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Key Employee roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Key Employee at FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FORT WORTH OPERA ASSOCIATION INC reported $2.9M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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