THE WAYNESBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (WSO) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL, AMATEUR AND STUDENT MUSICIANS SERVING WAYNESBORO, STAUNTON, CHARLOTTESVILLE AND OTHER CENTRAL VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES. THE WSO PROVIDES DEDICATED INSTRUMENTALISTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO COLLABORATE IN AN INTERGENERATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT, TO SHARE IN THE JOY OF MUSIC-MAKING AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CULTURAL VITALITY OF THE REGION.
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 in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Music Direct Board Member 25th percentile to median | $24k $26k |
Orchestra MA Board Member 25th percentile to median | $20k $21k |
Stage Manage Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $4k $5k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $3k $3k |
Librarian Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WAYNESBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC equaled 11% 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.
Up 7%
from 2022
From $22k in 2022 to $24k in 2023.
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.
Board Member pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 13%.
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 WAYNESBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
What does the Board Member of WAYNESBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of WAYNESBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC received $23,846 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Virginia, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at WAYNESBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at WAYNESBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WAYNESBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are WAYNESBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WAYNESBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC reported $318k in total revenue and $218k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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