THE MISSION OF THE MARTHA & JOHN M. RIVERS PERFORMANCE HALL FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE PERFORMING ARTS AND ARTS EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM WITHIN CHARLESTON AND THROUGHOUT THE LOWCOUNTRY REGION OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $329k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chair & CEO Board Chair Above 90th percentile | $329k | — | — | — | $329k $359k |
Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $121k $132k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $46k $50k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE MARTHA AND JOHN M RIVERS PERFORMANCE HALL FOUNDATION equaled 20% 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.
Up 102%
from 2022
From $163k in 2022 to $329k 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 MARTHA AND JOHN M RIVERS PERFORMANCE HALL FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of THE MARTHA AND JOHN M RIVERS PERFORMANCE HALL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of THE MARTHA AND JOHN M RIVERS PERFORMANCE HALL FOUNDATION received $328,846 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Chair roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at THE MARTHA AND JOHN M RIVERS PERFORMANCE HALL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at THE MARTHA AND JOHN M RIVERS PERFORMANCE HALL FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE MARTHA AND JOHN M RIVERS PERFORMANCE HALL FOUNDATION equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE MARTHA AND JOHN M RIVERS PERFORMANCE HALL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE MARTHA AND JOHN M RIVERS PERFORMANCE HALL FOUNDATION reported $3.3M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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