THE HERSCHELL CAROUSEL FACTORY MUSEUM, OPERATED BY THE CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER, IS A PREMIER NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR FAMILY RECREATION THAT FOSTERS AN APPRECIATION FOR THE UNIQUE HERITAGE OF THE CAROUSEL AND RELATED INDUSTRIES IN THE NIAGARA REGION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING, VISITORS WILL EXPERIENCE THE PLACES, PEOPLE, STORIES, AND ARTIFACTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OF CAROUSELS, BAND ORGANS, AND OTHER AMUSEMENT DEVICES. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED A STEM PROGRAM AND IN-SCHOOL CLASSES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $73k $79k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER INC equaled 20% 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.
Up 14%
from 2023
From $64k in 2023 to $73k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 14% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 107%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER INC received $73,365 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER INC equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CAROUSEL SOCIETY OF THE NIAGARA FRONTIER INC reported $644k in total revenue and $373k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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