Arts, Culture & Humanities · FL
Sarasota Opera Association Inc
Sarasota Opera Association Inc reported paying Richard Russell, General Director, $335,807 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Richard Russell at approximately the 59th percentile among 249 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $314,271).
$16,304,896Total revenue (FY 2025)
$335,807Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to FL cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership Inc | GA | $16,281,891 | $239,622 |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | NJ | $16,279,533 | $333,870 |
| The Children's Theatre Of Cincinnati | OH | $16,253,344 | $225,855 |
| Arizona-sonora Desert Museum | AZ | $16,249,415 | $223,829 |
| Marcus Center For The Performing | WI | $16,362,322 | $314,331 |
| Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting | FL | $16,408,626 | $332,263 |
| The Virginia Arts Festival Inc | VA | $16,411,609 | $345,361 |
| Artsfund | WA | $16,178,758 | $326,157 |