THE MISSION OF THE CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY IS TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY AND HERITAGE OF AN HISTORIC 19TH CENTURY OBSERVATORY AND TO EDUCATE, ENGAGE, AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT ASTRONOMY AND SCIENCE.
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 Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $104k $112k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, 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 2024, the highest total compensation at CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER equaled 11% 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 CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER received $103,721 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER reported $1.1M in total revenue and $965k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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