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Arts, Culture & Humanities · SC

Charleston Opera Theater Inc

Charleston Opera Theater Inc reported paying Harold Meers, Executive Artistic Directo, $8,950 in total compensation (FY 2025).

That places Harold Meers at approximately the 0th percentile among 24 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $54,272).

$424,145Total revenue (FY 2025)
$8,950Total executive compensation
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Comparable arts, culture & humanities nonprofits

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

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
Baltimore Concert Opera Inc MD$413,560 $55,695
Wichita Grand Opera Inc KS$407,537 $71,946
Teatro Grattacielo Inc NY$406,756 $53,346
Opera Louisiane Inc LA$397,792 $59,432
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre IA$450,651 $69,365
Washington National Opera DC$450,793 $43,954
Pocket Opera Inc CA$391,868 $44,085
Opera Festival Of Chicago IL$457,892 $9,460

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