WE ARE ON A MISSION TO UNITE CHILDREN AND ARTISTS TO CREATE AND SHARE AMBITIOUS WORKS OF ART WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD. SINCE 1988, CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS HAS BEEN CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE VALUE OUR YOUNGEST ARTISTS AND THEIR AESTHETIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WORLD. IN 2022, PLEDGING TO MAKE ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS 100% FREE OF CHARGE, THE MUSEUM CLOSED ITS FEE-FOR-SERVICE FACILITY TO FOLLOW A NEW NORTH STAR: THE EMERGENCY ARTS EDUCATION FUND.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2022
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
- Base
- $205k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentile | $205k | — | — | — | $205k $239k |
Dir. of Adva Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $111k $129k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2022, the highest total compensation at CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS INC equaled 13% 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 9%
from 2021
From $188k in 2021 to $205k in 2022.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, 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 CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS INC earn?
In 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS INC received $204,920 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2022 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2022, the highest total compensation at CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS INC equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2022, CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS INC reported $934k in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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