TO SHARE GREAT MUSIC THAT MOVES THE HUMAN SOUL AND TO EXCEL AT PROVIDING DISTINCTIVE MUSICAL EXPERIENCES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LIVE ORCHESTRA MUSIC, FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT WEST MICHIGAN.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · 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 75th to 90th percentile | $114k $126k |
Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | $92k $102k |
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $76k $83k |
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 46 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY SOCIETY equaled 1% 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.
Down 44%
from 2022
From $204k in 2022 to $114k 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.
Board Member pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 3%.
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 GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY SOCIETY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY SOCIETY received $113,749 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY SOCIETY 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 SOCIETY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY SOCIETY equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY SOCIETY reported $9.9M in total revenue and $10.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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