Arts, Culture & Humanities · CO
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra reported paying Sara Parkinson, Executive Director, $93,193 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Sara Parkinson at approximately the 52nd percentile among 71 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $92,398).
$1,185,917Total revenue (FY 2023)
$93,193Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to CO cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Symphony Orchestra | PA | $1,175,516 | $90,944 |
| San Jose Youth Symphony | CA | $1,198,211 | $94,916 |
| Duluth-superior Symphony | MN | $1,203,576 | $97,705 |
| South Carolina Philharmonic Inc | SC | $1,204,947 | $150,992 |
| Cleveland Pops Orchestra | OH | $1,164,725 | $98,491 |
| Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra | IL | $1,209,523 | $90,070 |
| Elemental Music | CA | $1,160,495 | $92,398 |
| San Luis Obispo Symphony Inc | CA | $1,218,444 | $72,638 |