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MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC
MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC
IL · Arts & Culture · EIN 363028768
9
Executives Disclosed
$16.0M
Annual Revenue
$43.0M
Total Assets
MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC has 9 executives with disclosed compensation. The highest-paid executive, Charles Grode (President and Executive Director), received peak total compensation of $198,747. The sector average for Arts & Culture executives is $120K.
Top Executive Compensation Over Time
Executive Compensation
| Name | Title | Peak Comp. | Latest Comp. | Years | vs. Household |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Grode | President and Executive Director | $199K | $199K | 2016–2024 | 2.6x |
| Rita McLennon | Development Director | $160K | $0 | 2016–2017 | 2.1x |
| Adrienne Thompson | Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services | $152K | $0 | 2022–2024 | 2x |
| Steven Berry | Vice President for Development & Marketing | $136K | $0 | 2018–2019 | 1.8x |
| Cheryl Wolfersberger | Director of Finance | $134K | $0 | 2016–2018 | 1.8x |
| Meredith Barber | Vice President for Development & Marketing | $133K | $0 | 2020–2024 | 1.8x |
| Kurtis C Gildow | Vice President for Programming | $120K | $0 | 2019–2024 | 1.6x |
| Bryan Polacek | Faculty | $118K | $0 | 2017–2017 | 1.6x |
| Amy Johnson | Vice President for Finance & Administration | $105K | $0 | 2019–2024 | 1.4x |
Annual Summary
| Year | Executives | Avg. Comp. | Highest Comp. | Total Payroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | $160K | $160K | $160K |
| 2017 | 4 | $176K | $176K | $176K |
| 2018 | 3 | $185K | $185K | $185K |
| 2019 | 4 | $187K | $187K | $187K |
| 2020 | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 4 | $164K | $164K | $164K |
| 2022 | 5 | $161K | $161K | $161K |
| 2023 | 5 | $191K | $191K | $191K |
| 2024 | 5 | $199K | $199K | $199K |
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