TO ENHANCE CULTURAL LIFE AND ENGAGEMENT BY PRESENTING AND PRODUCING A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMMING OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC QUALITY, AND TO MAKE THE CONRAD PREBYS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE HUB.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
- Base
- $313k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $313k | — | — | $11k | $333k $370k |
Artistic Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $148k $164k |
Director of Development 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $142k $157k |
Director of Operations Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $140k $155k |
Director of Finance Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $137k $152k |
Director of Learning & Engagement Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $124k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 31 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY equaled 4% 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 5%
from 2022
From $318k in 2022 to $333k in 2023.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 28%.
- Director (Operational) pay fell 6% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023.
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 LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY received $333,343 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY reported $6.3M in total revenue and $7.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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