THE MISSION OF PITTSBURGH OPERA, INC. IS TO ENRICH PITTSBURGH AND THE TRI-STATE AREA CULTURALLY AND TO DRAW NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION TO THE REGION. THIS COMMITMENT IS COMPRISED OF FOUR GOALS: CREATING OPERA PRODUCTIONS WHICH MEET AND PRESERVE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE; CONVEYING THE OPERATIC ARTS IN WAYS THAT MAKE THE ART FORM INTELLECTUALLY AND FINANCIALLY ACCESSIBLE TO A DIVERSE AUDIENCE; PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP YOUNG SINGERS INTO TOMORROW'S ARTISTS; AND ENSURING THE FUTURE OF THE COMPANY THROUGH RESPONSIBLE FISCAL MANAGEMENT TODAY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania.
- Base
- $321k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $455
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $509
- Benefits
- $22k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Director Officer (Unspecified) | $321k | — | $455 | $9k | $334k $360k |
Managing Director Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $160k | — | $509 | $22k | $184k $198k |
Director of Development Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $146k $157k |
Director of Markteing Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $122k $132k |
Director of Production Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $114k $123k |
Idea and Community Initiative Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $121k |
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 45 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at PITTSBURGH OPERA 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.
Up 3%
from 2023
From $323k in 2023 to $334k in 2024.
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.
Chief Development Officer pay fell 20% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 6%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024.
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 PITTSBURGH OPERA INC
What does the Director (Operational) of PITTSBURGH OPERA INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of PITTSBURGH OPERA INC received $183,642 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at PITTSBURGH OPERA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at PITTSBURGH OPERA INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at PITTSBURGH OPERA INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are PITTSBURGH OPERA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, PITTSBURGH OPERA INC reported $7.5M in total revenue and $8.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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