THE OFFICIAL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, PSF'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH, ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN, AND INSPIRE THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS OF CLASSIC, CONTEMPORARY, AND SHAKESPEAREAN WORKS, AND THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS. A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PROFESSIONAL REGIONAL THEATRE, PSF HAS ENTERTAINED OVER 1,085,075 PATRONS FROM 50 STATES SINCE 1992
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $52k $59k |
Artistic Dir Officer (Unspecified) | $44k $49k |
Managing Dir Officer (Unspecified) | $30k $33k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $26k $29k |
Assoc. Artis Board Member 25th percentile to median | $19k $21k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PENNYSLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 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.
Up 67%
from 2022
From $31k in 2022 to $52k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 79% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 3%.
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 PENNYSLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
What does the Board Member of PENNYSLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of PENNYSLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL received $52,441 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at PENNYSLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at PENNYSLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PENNYSLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are PENNYSLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PENNYSLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL reported $2.4M in total revenue and $2.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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