THE NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION OVERSEES AND PRESERVES ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST ICONIC THEATRES TOWARD AN INNOVATIVE AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE. WHILE SERVING AS THE PRIMARY HOME FOR BROADWAY IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL, THE FOUNDATION ALSO PRESENTS COMPELLING EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, MAINTAINS AND PRESERVES THE THEATRE'S HISTORIC ARCHIVE, AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $159k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director (to 9/2023) Median to 75th percentile | $159k | — | — | $9k | $168k $184k |
Interim Exec Director (to 6/2024) Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $115k $126k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, 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 NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION equaled 10% 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 15%
from 2022
From $198k in 2022 to $168k in 2023.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 15% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 16%.
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 NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION received $168,234 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE NATIONAL THEATRE FOUNDATION reported $1.5M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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