THE MISSION OF THE VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL IS TO BRING WORLD-CLASS PERFORMING ARTS TO OUR CITIZENS AND VISITORS, IMPACT THE LIVES OF STUDENTS THROUGH OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COMMISSION NEW WORKS OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE, AND MAKE A TANGIBLE DIFFERENCE IN HAMPTON ROADS THROUGH REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AND CULTURAL TOURISM.
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 Virginia.
- Base
- $275k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- $5k
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- $40k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $31k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $275k | $25k | $5k | $14k | $327k $357k |
General Manager Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $171k | $40k | — | $31k | $248k $271k |
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 29 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Virginia Arts Festival Inc equaled 3% 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 Virginia Arts Festival Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Virginia Arts Festival Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The Virginia Arts Festival Inc received $327,357 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Virginia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The Virginia Arts Festival Inc 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 Virginia Arts Festival Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Virginia Arts Festival Inc equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are The Virginia Arts Festival Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Virginia Arts Festival Inc reported $16.4M in total revenue and $10.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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