TO PROVIDE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND ARTS ADVOCACY PROGRAMS TO THE GREATER SILICON VALLEY REGION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO & Executive Artistic Director 75th to 90th percentile | $183k | — | — | $13k | $196k $214k |
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 SAN JOSE equaled 7% 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 $173k in 2022 to $196k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SYMPHONY SAN JOSE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SYMPHONY SAN JOSE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SYMPHONY SAN JOSE received $195,705 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SYMPHONY SAN JOSE 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 SAN JOSE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SYMPHONY SAN JOSE equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SYMPHONY SAN JOSE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SYMPHONY SAN JOSE reported $2.2M in total revenue and $2.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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