TO PRESERVE THE LANDMARK BYRD THEATRE WHILE PROVIDING UNIQUE EXPERIENCES FOR ALL WITH A VISION TO ESTABLISH THE BYRD THEATRE AS A PREMIER DESTINATION FOR OUR VISITORS TO ENCOUNTER EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT ENGAGE, EDUCATE, MOTIVATE, AND INSPIRE.
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 Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $70k $77k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Byrd Theatre Foundation equaled 5% 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.
Down 31%
from 2022
From $102k in 2022 to $70k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Byrd Theatre Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Byrd Theatre Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The Byrd Theatre Foundation received $70,365 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Virginia, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The Byrd Theatre Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The Byrd Theatre Foundation falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Byrd Theatre Foundation equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are The Byrd Theatre Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Byrd Theatre Foundation reported $2M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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