THE FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER, A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, WAS FORMED IN 2019 TO ENSURE THE GARDEN THEATER REMAINS A VITAL PART OF THE FRANKFORT AND BENZIE COUNTY COMMUNITY. THE GARDEN THEATER IS NOT ONLY A CINEMA, IT IS A COMMUNITY ASSET UTILIZED FOR FUNDRAISERS, CONCERTS, WEDDINGS, TALENT SHOWS/PAGEANTS, HISTORICAL AND CURRENT EVENTS PRESENTATIONS, AND MORE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · 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 Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | $78k $84k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 16,529 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 7%
from 2023
From $74k in 2023 to $78k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 44%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER received $78,405 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN THEATER reported $421k in total revenue and $500k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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