THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX MISSION IS TO ENGAGE THE MINDS, MUSCLES, AND IMAGINATIONS OF CHILDREN AND THE GROWN-UPS WHO CARE ABOUT THEM. WITH A FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO TEN YEARS, THE MUSEUM PROVIDES HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $186k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ceo/president Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Arizona | $186k | $19k | — | $5k | $215k $228k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $118k $125k |
COO 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $117k $124k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX equaled 4% 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 4%
from 2022
From $223k in 2022 to $215k in 2023.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 14%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 13% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 13% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX received $214,927 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Arizona: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Arizona, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX reported $7.7M in total revenue and $5.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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