THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION IS TO AID AND SUPPORT THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND BENAROYA HALL MUSIC CENTER ENDOWMENTS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO 25th percentile to median | $48k $52k |
CFO & Benaroya Hall COO 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $38k $42k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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 $48k in 2022 to $48k 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 fell 35%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 22% 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 SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION received $47,922 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SEATTLE SYMPHONY FOUNDATION reported $4.9M in total revenue and $2.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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