THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THROUGH ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, DISTINCTIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND VARIED ACTIVITIES THAT CELEBRATE AND ENHANCE THE CULTURAL VIBRANCY OF OUR COMMUNITY.
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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Music Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $125k $137k |
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 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION equaled 8% 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 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION received $125,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION reported $1.7M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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