AS THE NATION'S PREEMINENT PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL, SPOLETO PRODUCES AND PRESENTS WORK OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC CALIBER TO DIVERSE AND ADVENTUROUS AUDIENCES. THROUGH INNOVATION, EDUCATION, AND A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY, WE HARNESS THE POWER OF THE ARTS TO FOSTER A CULTURE OF BELONGING AND DEEPEN AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS IN BUILDING A BETTER WORLD.
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 nationwide.
- Base
- $302k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Director Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $302k | — | — | $8k | $310k $338k |
Chief Marketing Officer Thru 9/24 Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $175k | — | — | $10k | $194k $212k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $143k | — | — | $12k | $163k $178k |
Chief Operating Officer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $144k $158k |
Director of Artistic Plann Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $132k $144k |
Chief Advancement Officer Start 8/23 Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $121k $132k |
Director of Development Thru 7/23 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $117k $128k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 32 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA 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.
Up 13%
from 2022
From $274k in 2022 to $310k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 13% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 17%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 28% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 5% 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 SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA INC
What does the Director (Operational) of SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA INC received $309,770 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA INC reported $11.2M in total revenue and $11.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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