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Arts, Culture & Humanities · CA

Orchestra Santa Monica Association

Orchestra Santa Monica Association reported paying Roger Kalia, Music Director, $21,500 in total compensation (FY 2025).

That places Roger Kalia at approximately the 19th percentile among 85 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $51,518).

$329,123Total revenue (FY 2025)
$21,500Total executive compensation
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Comparable arts, culture & humanities nonprofits

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

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
The Capitol Symphonic Youth Orchestras Inc VA$327,611 $56,356
Elmhurst Symphony Association Inc IL$333,330 $51,518
Monticello Opera House Inc FL$338,277 $54,850
Classical Kids Music Education Nfp IL$338,843 $119,403
Chamber Music Center Of New NY$339,122 $74,953
Longview Symphony League TX$342,620 $58,656
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra PA$344,049 $28,872
Mankato Symphony Orchestra Inc MN$344,402 $79,978

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