The mission of Tacoma opera is to inspire, educate, and uplift our audiences in the puget sound region by presenting productions of high artistic quality using a combination of your emgerging artists, established local professionals and nationally known artist. We seek to heighten awareness of the value of the arts and music in our community by providing dynamic opera productions and music education programs for diverse audiences.
Executive compensation
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 Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
General Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $57k $63k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at TACOMA OPERA ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 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.
Top compensation, year by year
From $13k in 2022 to $57k 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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 335% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 29%.
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 TACOMA OPERA ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
What does the Director (Operational) of TACOMA OPERA ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of TACOMA OPERA ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES received $56,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at TACOMA OPERA ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Washington, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at TACOMA OPERA ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TACOMA OPERA ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are TACOMA OPERA ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TACOMA OPERA ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES reported $521k in total revenue and $597k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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