THE PURPOSE OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY IS TO SUPPORT AN OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, TO FOSTER SYMPHONIC AND CHAMBER MUSIC EDUCATION, AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $100k $107k |
Executive Dir. Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $85k $91k |
Chairman Board Chair Below 10th percentile | $1k $2k |
Chairman Board Chair Below 10th percentile | $1k $1k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY INC 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.
Held roughly steady
over 2 years
From $99k in 2022 to $100k in 2024.
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.
Board Member pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 92%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 6% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY INC
What does the Board Member of SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY INC received $100,419 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY INC equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY INC reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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