TO PROVIDE A VIBRANT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THAT GENERATES AND PROMOTES EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION BY OFFERING OUTSTANDING AND DIVERSE ENTERTAINMENT, INCLUDING EVENTS OF CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
- Base
- $223k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $203k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Chairman Board Chair Above 90th percentile | $223k | — | — | — | $225k $246k |
Executive Dir. & President 75th to 90th percentile | $203k | — | — | — | $203k $222k |
Controller Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $147k | — | — | $11k | $160k $175k |
VP Advancement Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $148k $162k |
Vice President of Operations Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $142k $155k |
VP of Human Resources Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $122k $133k |
Director of Marketing Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $123k |
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 SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC equaled 3% 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $224k in 2022 to $225k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 86%.
- Controller pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Vice President pay rose 20% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC
What does the Board Chair of SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC received $224,563 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Chair roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC reported $17.9M in total revenue and $8.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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