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Scottsdale Philharmonic Inc

EIN 454921610 · AZ · NTEE A69 · revenue $587,357 · FY 2025-06-30

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5th percentile

We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 81 similar arts, culture & humanities nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for AZ cost of living and inflation.

COLE WHITENER · reported title "PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR" — selected as the highest-paid individual; verify the role.

How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 81 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (A69), nationwide + budget 0.67–1.5× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to AZ cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
OrganizationStateRevenueTotal compFiling
Irving Symphony Orchestra Association Inc TX $589,580 $70,728 990 →
New Albany Symphony Orchestra Inc OH $592,608 $99,006 990 →
Philharmonic Society Of Nepa PA $578,493 $78,833 990 →
Folsom Symphony Inc CA $577,977 $48,984 990 →
Flagstaff Symphony Association AZ $599,894 $82,035 990 →
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