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Orchestra Santa Monica Association

EIN 460914435 · CA · NTEE A69 · revenue $329,123 · FY 2025-06-30

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18th percentile

We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 85 similar arts, culture & humanities nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for CA cost of living and inflation.

ROGER KALIA · reported title "MUSIC DIRECTOR" — selected as the highest-paid individual; verify the role.

How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 85 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 CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
OrganizationStateRevenueTotal compFiling
The Capitol Symphonic Youth Orchestras Inc VA $327,611 $57,848 990 →
Elmhurst Symphony Association Inc IL $333,330 $52,881 990 →
Monticello Opera House Inc FL $338,277 $57,965 990 →
Classical Kids Music Education Nfp IL $338,843 $119,403 990 →
Chamber Music Center Of New NY $339,122 $74,953 990 →
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