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Arts, Culture & Humanities · AZ

Scottsdale Philharmonic Inc

Scottsdale Philharmonic Inc reported paying Cole Whitener, Public Relations Director, $21,848 in total compensation (FY 2025).

That places Cole Whitener at approximately the 5th percentile among 81 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $74,458).

$587,357Total revenue (FY 2025)
$21,848Total executive compensation
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Comparable arts, culture & humanities nonprofits

Compensation is normalized to AZ cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
Irving Symphony Orchestra Association Inc TX$589,580 $70,728
New Albany Symphony Orchestra Inc OH$592,608 $99,006
Philharmonic Society Of Nepa PA$578,493 $78,833
Folsom Symphony Inc CA$577,977 $48,984
Flagstaff Symphony Association AZ$599,894 $82,035
Rapides Symphony Orchestra LA$572,583 $80,951
Music In The Vineyards CA$603,746 $118,309
The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Inc NC$569,571 $70,442

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