The African American Museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and research of artistic expressions and historical documents that relate to the life and culture of the African American community.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President CEO Median to 75th percentile | $101k $110k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM received $101,400 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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