THE GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MUSIC TO A BROAD COMMUNITY AUDIENCE, PROVIDES INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC EDUCATION TO THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS, AND CULTIVATES NEW WORKS, ARTISTS, AND AUDIENCES.THE GSO'S EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS, HAVE INSPIRED OVER 3,000 BUDDING MUSICIANS EACH YEAR, FOSTERING A LIFE-LONG INTEREST IN MUSIC.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & 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 Connecticut.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $120k $129k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast 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 2024, the highest total compensation at GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC equaled 14% 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.
Up 36%
from 2023
From $88k in 2023 to $120k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 36% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 17%.
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 GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC received $119,792 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Connecticut, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Connecticut, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GREENWICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC reported $730k in total revenue and $830k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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