WE GATHER AND INSPIRE AUDIENCES, ARTISTS, AND COLLABORATORS TO CREATE SHARED OPERA EXPERIENCES THAT ENLIVEN AND CONNECT US ALL, ENHANCING THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF THE BEAUTIFUL PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $157k | — | — | $7k | $169k $185k |
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 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PORTLAND OPERA ASSOCIATION 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 3%
from 2022
From $164k in 2022 to $169k in 2023.
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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PORTLAND OPERA ASSOCIATION INC
What does the Director (Operational) of PORTLAND OPERA ASSOCIATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of PORTLAND OPERA ASSOCIATION INC received $169,068 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at PORTLAND OPERA ASSOCIATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at PORTLAND OPERA ASSOCIATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PORTLAND OPERA ASSOCIATION INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are PORTLAND OPERA ASSOCIATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PORTLAND OPERA ASSOCIATION INC reported $5.4M in total revenue and $7.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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