The mission of Symphony of the Redwoods is to provide live orchestral and chamber music for the enjoyment and education of the coastal community of Mendocino County.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
- Base
- $4k
- Bonus
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- Other
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- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $35k $39k |
Office Manager 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $23k $26k |
Bookkeeper 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $5k $5k |
Music Director Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $5k $5k |
Former President Board President 10th to 25th percentile | $4k | — | — | — | $4k $5k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $2k |
President Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $2k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SYMPHONY OF THE REDWOODS equaled 16% 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 57%
from 2022
From $23k in 2022 to $35k 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 rose 116% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 27%.
- Office Manager pay rose 3% from 2022 to 2023.
- Bookkeeper pay fell 1% 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 SYMPHONY OF THE REDWOODS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SYMPHONY OF THE REDWOODS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SYMPHONY OF THE REDWOODS received $35,430 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SYMPHONY OF THE REDWOODS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SYMPHONY OF THE REDWOODS falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SYMPHONY OF THE REDWOODS equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SYMPHONY OF THE REDWOODS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SYMPHONY OF THE REDWOODS reported $172k in total revenue and $221k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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