To inspire individuals and enrich communities by connecting audiences and artists in uncommon and engaging experiences in the performing arts.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Michigan | $475k $525k |
Vice President of Development Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $201k $222k |
Vice President of Finance and Admin Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $186k $205k |
Vice President of Learning Engagement Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $184k $203k |
Vice President of Marketing Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $154k $170k |
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 30 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY equaled 5% 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.
Top compensation, year by year
From $30k in 2022 to $475k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY received $475,485 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY reported $12.4M in total revenue and $10.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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