TO MAKE LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INDISPENSABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONAL OPERA EXPERIENCES AND BROAD SERVICE THAT CAPTURE THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Missouri.
- Base
- $245k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Director & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $245k | — | — | $7k | $251k $270k |
CFO Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $109k $117k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC 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 4%
from 2023
From $242k in 2023 to $251k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 24%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024.
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 LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC received $251,298 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Missouri, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Missouri, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC reported $7.5M in total revenue and $6.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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