THE MISSION OF THE WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY IS TO ENRICH, EDUCATE, AND ENTERTAIN DIVERSE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES IN OUR REGION THROUGH PERFORMANCES OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, THEREBY ENHANCING THE VIBRANCY AND VITALITY OF WICHITA.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Kansas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $49k $52k |
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 35 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY 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.
Fell 58%
over 2 years
From $116k in 2022 to $49k in 2024.
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 fell 58% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue fell 31%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY received $48,799 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Kansas, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Kansas, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WICHITA SYMPHONY SOCIETY reported $2.2M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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