OPERA COLUMBUS ENRICHES CENTRAL OHIO BY EDUCATING, ENLIGHTENING, AND ENTERTAINING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGH THE LIVE MUSIC THEATRE EXPERIENCE BY EMPLOYING A DIVERSE AND FAR-FLUNG SUPPLY OF CREATIVE TALENT, IDEAS AND ARTISTICE ENERGIES.
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 Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $144k $159k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest 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 OPERA ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO equaled 9% 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 24%
from 2022
From $116k in 2022 to $144k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 24% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 18%.
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 OPERA ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE OPERA ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE OPERA ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO received $143,825 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE OPERA ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE OPERA ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE OPERA ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE OPERA ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE OPERA ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO reported $1.5M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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