Arts, Culture & Humanities · WA
Classical 981
Classical 981 reported paying Brenda Barnes, Ceo, $229,718 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Brenda Barnes at approximately the 72nd percentile among 830 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $184,910).
$5,149,809Total revenue (FY 2023)
$229,718Total executive compensation
72ndPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to WA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Baseball Museum | OH | $5,148,297 | $224,399 |
| The Z Space Studio | CA | $5,148,218 | $101,270 |
| Shelburne Museum Inc | VT | $5,151,469 | $396,810 |
| Imagination Stage Inc | MD | $5,154,607 | $109,710 |
| Longyear Foundation | MA | $5,141,276 | $181,107 |
| Alonzo King Lines Ballet | CA | $5,139,431 | $100,096 |
| Greater Miami Opera Inc | FL | $5,135,398 | $7,590 |
| Colorado Music Festival & | CO | $5,166,348 | $136,400 |