Arts, Culture & Humanities · MI
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra reported paying Jessica Ishmael, Executive Director, $38,958 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Jessica Ishmael at approximately the 33rd percentile among 79 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $48,398).
$378,879Total revenue (FY 2023)
$38,958Total executive compensation
33rdPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to MI cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra Inc | VA | $373,877 | $33,249 |
| Bismarck-mandan Orchestral Association | ND | $371,459 | $66,099 |
| Yarnwire Inc | NY | $371,254 | $56,420 |
| Heartland Festival Orchestra | IL | $366,821 | $80,441 |
| Eureka Symphony | CA | $366,053 | $31,666 |
| The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra Inc | CT | $365,834 | $52,940 |
| Carolina Youth Symphony | SC | $392,246 | $28,421 |
| Chamber Orchestra Of New York | NY | $364,933 | $44,643 |