THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA IS CENTRAL FLORIDAS RESIDENT PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA. ITS MISSION IS TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE SYMPHONIC MUSIC THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION AND CULTURAL LEADERSHIP. EACH SEASON, THE PHILHARMONIC BRINGS LIVE SYMPHONIC MUSIC AND WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS TO THOUSANDS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESIDENTS, PROVIDING AN ENRICHING SOCIAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC IS DEDICATED TO BEING BOTH SOCIALLY AND FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Florida.
- Base
- $98k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Music Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $121k $132k |
Former Executive Director Former Officer/director/trustee 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $98k | — | — | — | $98k $107k |
Principal Oboe Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $56k $62k |
Horn Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $33k $36k |
Percussion Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $30k $33k |
Second Bassoon Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $29k $32k |
Principal Trombone Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $23k $25k |
Bass Trombone Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $23k $25k |
Second Trombone Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $19k $21k |
Principal Tuba Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $18k $20k |
Trumpet Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $15k $17k |
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 33 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC 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.
Down 13%
from 2022
From $139k in 2022 to $121k 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.
Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 13% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 6%.
- Board Member pay fell 42% from 2022 to 2023.
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 ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC received $120,749 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC reported $5.9M in total revenue and $6.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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