THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON AND THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING MUSIC AVAILABLE TO CITIZENS, TO HELP EDUCATE AND TRAIN AMATUER AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS, AND THE FOSTER THE APPRECIATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Ex-officio Board Member Above 90th percentile | $105k $115k |
Ex-officio Board Member Above 90th percentile | $99k $108k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $31k $34k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $6k $7k |
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 45 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION equaled 5% 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.
Down 5%
from 2022
From $110k in 2022 to $105k 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.
Board Member pay fell 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 1%.
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 MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
What does the Board Member of MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION received $105,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION reported $2.3M in total revenue and $2.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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