Salvage Vanguard Theater (SVT) serves as a hub for Austin artists, audiences, and arts organizations. SVT produces transformative, high-quality artistic experiences that foster experimentation and conversation.
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 in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Artistic Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $65k $71k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER equaled 51% 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 SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER
What does the Director (Operational) of SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER received $64,600 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER equaled 51% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SALVAGE VANGUARD THEATER reported $107k in total revenue and $125k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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