WE INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN, AND CONNECT PEOPLE WITH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC. AS MICHIANA'S PREMIERE PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA, THE SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY IN THE EXPLORATION OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC IN ALL ITS FORMS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Music Direct Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $127k $140k |
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Indiana | $115k $127k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $10k $11k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $6k $7k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest 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 SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INC equaled 5% 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.
Up 4%
from 2022
From $122k in 2022 to $127k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 34%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay fell 4% 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 SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INC
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INC received $126,907 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SOUTH BEND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INC reported $2.9M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
Nonprofit Executive Director Salary
What nonprofit executive directors earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data whether you are a candidate, a current ED, or a board member.
Read moreHow to Look Up Nonprofit Salaries
Two approaches to finding executive compensation at any tax-exempt organization, from raw IRS filings to searchable databases.
Read moreAre Nonprofit Salaries Public?
What IRS Form 990 discloses about executive compensation, who has to report it, and how to look it up.
Read more