Arts, Culture & Humanities · OR
Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association
Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association reported paying Mark Steighner, Artistic Chair Sinfonietta Dir, $5,500 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Mark Steighner at approximately the 5th percentile among 57 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $40,103).
$230,007Total revenue (FY 2025)
$5,500Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to OR cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experiential Orchestra Inc | NY | $230,111 | $4,495 |
| Huntsville Youth Orchestra Inc | AL | $228,701 | $19,670 |
| Arizona Philharmonic Inc | AZ | $228,246 | $26,575 |
| Portland Chamber Music Festival | ME | $228,015 | $46,040 |
| East County Youth Symphony | CA | $233,133 | $43,236 |
| South Coast Symphony | CA | $234,409 | $22,269 |
| Symphony Of The Redwoods | CA | $234,665 | $16,117 |
| Monterey County Pops | CA | $225,001 | $18,018 |