Arts, Culture & Humanities · CA
San Diego Opera Association
San Diego Opera Association reported paying David Bennett, General Dir, $317,360 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places David Bennett at approximately the 88th percentile among 16 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $246,127).
$7,236,335Total revenue (FY 2023)
$317,360Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Opera Inc | PA | $7,466,598 | $364,572 |
| Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Inc | MO | $7,548,067 | $291,677 |
| Austin Lyric Opera | TX | $7,718,762 | $276,500 |
| Merola Opera Program | CA | $7,832,495 | $179,343 |
| Cincinnati Opera Association Inc | OH | $7,856,139 | $310,453 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera Inc | IA | $6,436,714 | $168,990 |
| Portland Opera Association Inc | OR | $6,330,002 | $176,535 |
| Springer Opera House Arts | GA | $6,111,508 | $124,716 |