Arts, Culture & Humanities · OR
45th Parallel
45th Parallel reported paying Ron Blessinger, Director, $21,900 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Ron Blessinger at approximately the 25th percentile among 28 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $40,838).
$404,538Total revenue (FY 2025)
$21,900Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to OR cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapparells Baton & Drum Corps Inc | OH | $402,428 | $21,915 |
| Musical Instruments N Kids Hands | CA | $385,911 | $26,104 |
| Reno Jazz Orchestra | NV | $425,240 | $36,591 |
| Chamber Music Unbound | CA | $426,356 | $71,914 |
| Playback Memphis Inc | TN | $438,456 | $99,105 |
| Akropolis Quintet Inc | MI | $358,605 | $59,326 |
| Cleveland Jazz Orchestra | OH | $351,397 | $64,388 |
| Piedmont Wind Symphony | NC | $346,466 | $45,084 |