THE MISSION OF NORTHWEST CHOIRS IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF MUSIC EDUCATION AND VOCAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY TO THE BOYS, AND YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SEATTLE REGION, AND TO PROVIDE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH A UNIQUE CHORAL RESOURCE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $150k $165k |
Music Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $85k $94k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NORTHWEST CHOIRS equaled 14% 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 13%
from 2021
From $172k in 2021 to $150k in 2023.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 13% from 2021 to 2023, while revenue rose 8%.
- Director (Operational) pay fell 45% from 2021 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about NORTHWEST CHOIRS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NORTHWEST CHOIRS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NORTHWEST CHOIRS received $149,563 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NORTHWEST CHOIRS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NORTHWEST CHOIRS falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NORTHWEST CHOIRS equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are NORTHWEST CHOIRS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NORTHWEST CHOIRS reported $996k in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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