Arts, Culture & Humanities · AZ
Tucson Symphony Society
Tucson Symphony Society reported paying Paul Meecham, President & Ceo, $171,697 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Paul Meecham at approximately the 40th percentile among 25 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $174,264).
$6,399,873Total revenue (FY 2024)
$171,697Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to AZ cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Symphony Foundation | CA | $6,443,962 | $46,610 |
| Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc | MA | $6,295,404 | $168,785 |
| Virginia Symphony Orchestra | VA | $6,261,525 | $166,067 |
| The Austin Symphony Orchestra | TX | $6,561,950 | $208,012 |
| Oklahoma Philharmonic Society Inc | OK | $6,101,693 | $199,891 |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra Inc | WI | $6,038,169 | $198,417 |
| Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc | TN | $5,679,056 | $142,956 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra Inc | CT | $5,645,927 | $192,236 |