Arts, Culture & Humanities · WA
Pacific Northwest Ballet Association
Pacific Northwest Ballet Association reported paying Ellen Walker, Executive Director, $379,796 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Ellen Walker at approximately the 44th percentile among 185 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $412,098).
$25,475,416Total revenue (FY 2023)
$379,796Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to WA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Arts Alliance | TX | $25,459,308 | $344,179 |
| Franklin County Historical Society | OH | $25,440,171 | $650,930 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | IL | $25,552,636 | $404,219 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc | CT | $25,343,759 | $385,444 |
| Center For Cultural Innovation | CA | $25,285,529 | $184,311 |
| Tuacahn Center For The Arts | UT | $25,192,412 | $173,472 |
| National Comedy Center Operator Inc | NY | $25,804,935 | $178,421 |
| The Ayn Rand Institute The Center For | CA | $25,121,108 | $828,905 |