The mission of Spectrum Dance Theater is: To produce and present contemporary dance of global caliber that challenges expectations and calls forth strong emotions, deep feelings, and thoughtful responses. To provide expert dance instruction in diverse dance forms to all. To educate the community about dance as an art form and as a social/civic instrument.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 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 |
|---|---|
Co-executive Director - Artistic Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $96k $107k |
Co-executive Director - School Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $74k $82k |
Interim Executive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $66k $73k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Spectrum Dance Theater 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 21%
from 2022
From $122k in 2022 to $96k in 2023.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Spectrum Dance Theater
What does the Director (Operational) of Spectrum Dance Theater earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of Spectrum Dance Theater received $96,381 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Spectrum Dance Theater compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at Spectrum Dance Theater falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Spectrum Dance Theater equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Spectrum Dance Theater's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Spectrum Dance Theater reported $931k in total revenue and $1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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