THE LUCAS THEATRE PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH A WIDE RANGE OF CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING THEATRICALPRODUCTIONS, FILM SCREENINGS, AND MUSIC CONCERTS, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE LUCAS THEATRE IS A 1,200-SEAT, STATE-OF-THE-ART, HISTORIC THEATER THAT PROVIDES A PROFESSIONALLY-RUN VENUE SPACE FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS, INCLUDINGSAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC, SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL, SAVANNAH BALLET THEATRE, AND LOCAL SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION TO STATE-OF-THE-ART SOUND AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, THE LUCAS THEATRE FEATURES ITS ORIGINAL, FULLY RESTORED 1925 WURLITZER PIPE ORGAN.
Executive compensation
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 Georgia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 10th to 25th percentile | $20k $22k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $20k $22k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $13k $15k |
Asst Sec & Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $10k $11k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $8k $9k |
Executive Director Below 10th percentile | $4k $4k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS INC 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.
Down 62%
from 2022
From $51k in 2022 to $20k 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 fell 62% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 17%.
- Board Member pay fell 60% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Secretary pay fell 71% 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 LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS INC received $19,800 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Georgia, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Georgia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS INC reported $448k in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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