THE MISSION OF NORTHERN SKY THEATER IS TO CREATE, DEVELOP AND PRESENT PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC PRODUCTIONS WHICH WILL FURTHER THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF THE UNITED STATES. NORTHERN SKY IS DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING STANDARDS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE; CELEBRATING AND ILLUMINATING THE HUMAN CONDITION; REACHING A LARGE AUDIENCE OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING FAMILIES; AND FOSTERING A HUMANISTIC WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH ADEQUATE AND APPROPRIATE EMOTIONAL, FINANCIAL AND CREATIVE SUPPORT FOR ALL THOSE ASSOCIATED WITH US.
Executive compensation
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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Artistic Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $95k $102k |
Managing Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $70k $75k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at NORTHERN SKY THEATER 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.
Down 1%
from 2023
From $97k in 2023 to $95k 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.
Director (Operational) pay fell 1% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 8%.
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 NORTHERN SKY THEATER INC
What does the Director (Operational) of NORTHERN SKY THEATER INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of NORTHERN SKY THEATER INC received $95,207 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at NORTHERN SKY THEATER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at NORTHERN SKY THEATER INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at NORTHERN SKY THEATER INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are NORTHERN SKY THEATER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, NORTHERN SKY THEATER INC reported $2.5M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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