THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH LIVES THROUGH THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATRE, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND TO CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT STIMULATE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL INTERACTION AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 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
- $163k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Artistic Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $163k | — | — | — | $163k $178k |
General Manager Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $147k $161k |
Director of Development 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $139k $152k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $117k $128k |
Managing Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $100k $110k |
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 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE equaled 3% 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $163k in 2022 to $163k 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.
General Manager pay fell 9% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 9%.
- Chief Development Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 9% 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 THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE
What does the Director (Operational) of THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE received $162,539 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE reported $4.8M in total revenue and $6.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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