THE BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC SEEKS TO PERPETUATE, PROMOTE, AND CELEBRATE BRISTOLS RICH MUSICAL HERITAGE; TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE REGARDING THE HISTORY, IMPACT AND LEGACY OF THE 1927 BRISTOL SESSIONS; AND TO CREATE RECOGNITION, OPPORTUNITIES, AND ECONOMIC BENEFIT FOR OUR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES. HERITAGE, IMPACT AND LEGACY OF THE 1927 BRISTOL SESSIONS; AND TO CREATE RECOGNITION, OPPORTUNITIES, AND ECONOMIC BENEFIT FOR OUR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Tennessee.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $53k $56k |
Executive Director Below 10th percentile | $7k $7k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC INC equaled 1% 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.
Down 44%
from 2023
From $95k in 2023 to $53k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC INC received $53,045 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Tennessee, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Tennessee, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC INC reported $4.1M in total revenue and $4.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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