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Arts, Culture & Humanities · NY

Starring Buffalo Inc

Starring Buffalo Inc reported paying Michael Russo, Executive Director, $15,000 in total compensation (FY 2025).

That places Michael Russo at approximately the 22nd percentile among 101 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $40,809).

$206,183Total revenue (FY 2025)
$15,000Total executive compensation
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Comparable arts, culture & humanities nonprofits

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

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
Allens Community Theatre TX$205,139 $2,164
State Theatre Preservation Society PA$207,334 $3,634
Maryland Center For The Visual And Performing Arts Inc MD$207,895 $22,762
Theater At The Center Inc IN$208,112 $55,100
Our Fabulous Variety Show Inc NY$208,492 $33,648
Theatre Art For Kids NE$208,967 $28,507
Ovation Theatre CA$209,509 $52,722
Dance Canvas Inc GA$202,673 $118,785

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