THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY PERFORMS, TEACHES AND CHAMPIONS MUSIC TO INSPIRE AND UNITE OUR COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $181k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $668
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Virginia | $177k | — | — | $9k | $186k $203k |
Music Director Officer (Unspecified) | $181k | — | — | — | $181k $198k |
Concertmaster Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $143k | — | — | $668 | $151k $165k |
Director of Finance and Ad Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $121k $132k |
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 28 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY received $185,986 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Virginia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY reported $9.3M in total revenue and $9.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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