The mission of the Suzuki Academy of Columbia is to enrich the lives of children through studying a musical instrument from an early age. Our philosophy is based on the teachings of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, who believed that every child has the ability to learn music based on the principles of language acquisition. We strive to create a positive and nurturing environment, where parents and teachers work together to foster the child's success. The Suzuki Academy of Columbia and UofSC provides musical instrument instruction to students ages three and older on the violin, viola, cello, and classical guitar using the philosophies and methods of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in South Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $37k $39k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Suzuki Academy of Columbia equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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.
Climbed 9%
over 2 years
From $34k in 2022 to $37k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 25%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Suzuki Academy of Columbia
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Suzuki Academy of Columbia earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Suzuki Academy of Columbia received $37,129 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in South Carolina, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Suzuki Academy of Columbia compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in South Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Suzuki Academy of Columbia falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Suzuki Academy of Columbia equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Suzuki Academy of Columbia's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Suzuki Academy of Columbia reported $267k in total revenue and $254k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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