Oregon Ballet Theatre is committed to sharing our passion for the expressive power of ballet, inspiring an enduring appreciation of dance, and connecting in meaningful ways to our community through excellence in performance, training, and educational programs. Oregon Ballet Theatre is the largest professional ballet company in Oregon, employing nearly 200 people and attracting artists from around the globe with our reputation for excellence. The company is rooted in the traditions of classical ballet, with a repertoire that ranges from the great classics to premieres from some of the most exciting choreographic voices in the field today. Our mission is dedicated to the vitality of, and access to, world-class ballet performance and training in our region. In addition to our 5-show main stage season, we train dancers from 4 years old to 80 years old.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Oregon.
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $165k | — | — | $7k | $172k $188k |
Artistic Director Unclassified | $153k | — | — | — | $153k $167k |
CFO 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $103k $112k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at OREGON BALLET THEATRE equaled 2% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about OREGON BALLET THEATRE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of OREGON BALLET THEATRE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of OREGON BALLET THEATRE received $172,089 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Oregon: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at OREGON BALLET THEATRE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Oregon, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at OREGON BALLET THEATRE falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at OREGON BALLET THEATRE equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are OREGON BALLET THEATRE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, OREGON BALLET THEATRE reported $10.5M in total revenue and $9.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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