The Center's mission is to inspire, entertain, educate, and serve all in Northern Michigan year-round by presenting exceptional experiences across the full spectrum of the performing arts and offering impactful educational opportunities.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Artistic Director Officer (Unspecified) | $140k $150k |
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $119k $128k |
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 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Great Lakes Center for the Arts equaled 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.
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 Great Lakes Center for the Arts
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Great Lakes Center for the Arts earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Great Lakes Center for the Arts received $118,864 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 Great Lakes Center for the Arts 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 Great Lakes Center for the Arts falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Great Lakes Center for the Arts equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Great Lakes Center for the Arts's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Great Lakes Center for the Arts reported $3.6M in total revenue and $5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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