ROCHESTER ART CENTER OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND AND VALUE THE ARTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH CONTEMPORARY ART. THROUGH WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS, WE PRESENT A WELCOMING, INTEGRATED, AND DIVERSE EXPERIENCE THAT ENCOURAGES QUESTIONING, CREATIVITY, AND CRITICAL THINKING. THESE EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO REFLECT THE DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ART AND SOCIETY. THEY EDUCATE, CHALLENGE, AND CONNECT INDIVIDUALS TO OUR WORLD IN COMPELLING NEW WAYS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING A CULTURAL CENTER IN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO ENHANCING OUR REGION AS A DESTINATION FOR CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION. WE PROVIDE VALUE THROUGH ENGAGEMENT WITH BROAD COMMUNITIES, STRONG COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE.
Executive compensation
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.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Exectuive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $76k $84k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ROCHESTER ART CENTER equaled 9% 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 ROCHESTER ART CENTER
What does the Director (Operational) of ROCHESTER ART CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of ROCHESTER ART CENTER received $76,341 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at ROCHESTER ART CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at ROCHESTER ART CENTER falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ROCHESTER ART CENTER equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are ROCHESTER ART CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ROCHESTER ART CENTER reported $772k in total revenue and $856k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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