Arts, Culture & Humanities · NC
Winston-salem Symphony Association
Winston-salem Symphony Association reported paying E Merritt Vale, President &, $165,713 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places E Merritt Vale at approximately the 79th percentile among 53 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $121,313).
$3,136,645Total revenue (FY 2024)
$165,713Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to NC cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musical Associates Of Central New York | NY | $3,144,701 | $90,738 |
| New Mexico Philharmonic Inc | NM | $3,145,401 | $119,707 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | IA | $3,165,158 | $188,307 |
| Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association | IA | $3,084,383 | $110,962 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | MI | $3,006,356 | $132,322 |
| New York Pops Inc | NY | $3,303,348 | $174,518 |
| Monterey County Symphony Assoc Inc | CA | $2,951,083 | $190,909 |
| Princeton Symphony Orchestra Inc | NJ | $2,941,794 | $163,954 |