The Gulf Coast Symphony exists to contribute to the cultural enrichment of Lee County by producing and performing a broad variety of concerts and creating a diverse innovative and balanced program of performances events community and education projects which reaches the widest possible public. The Gulf Coast Symphony is recognized for its high-quality symphonic performances and its history of active community engagement and education.
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 Florida.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $146k $159k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC equaled 7% 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $146k in 2022 to $146k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady 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 GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC received $145,500 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Florida, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Florida, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC reported $2.1M in total revenue and $2.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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