SUPPORTS THE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS OF THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY SOCIETY BY SUSTAINING THE ORCHESTRA'S CONCERT, MUSIC EDUCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMMING ACROSS WEST MICHIGAN.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Below 10th percentile | $11k $12k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% 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.
Down 55%
from 2022
From $24k in 2022 to $11k in 2023.
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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION received $11,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION falls in the bottom 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION reported $978k in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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