THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH MUSIC.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 13 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $51k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Louisiana | — | — | — | — | $143k $156k |
Music Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $56k $61k |
Former Music Director Former Officer/director/trustee 25th percentile to median | $51k | — | — | — | $51k $56k |
Orchestra Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $38k $41k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $37k $41k |
Orchestra President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $34k $37k |
Assistant Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $31k $34k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $30k $33k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $30k $33k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $30k $33k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $29k $32k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $20k $22k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $19k $21k |
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 25 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA equaled 2% 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 3%
from 2022
From $148k in 2022 to $143k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 3% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 28%.
- Board Member pay fell 30% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Vice President pay fell 3% 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 LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA received $143,082 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Louisiana, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Louisiana, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA reported $6.4M in total revenue and $5.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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