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Filing year 2024

CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION INC

Cleveland, Mississippi·EIN 45-3186945·NTEE A50 · Arts, Culture & Humanities·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$2M
Total assets
$17.1M
Total expenses
$2M
Reported officers
21
Mission

To educate and inspire through the universal language of music. To provide unique experiences for all, using music as a gateway to learning.GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is an exciting and interactive celebration of the power of music occupying a vibrant space in Cleveland, Mississippi. Cutting edge exhibits, interactive experiences and films provide a one-of-a-kind visitor experience engaging, educational, celebratory, and inspirational.

Executive compensation

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.

Executive Dir.
Board Member
Above 90th percentile
$135k
$143k
Foundation Mgr.
Board Member
75th to 90th percentile
$76k
$81k
Controller
Below 10th percentile
$39k
$41k

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 18 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2024, the highest total compensation at CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.

This organization (2024)
7%
Sector median
11%
Middle half of sector
5% to 20%

Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Up 5%
from 2023

From $129k in 2023 to $135k in 2024.

$129k
2023
$135k
2024
In today's dollarsEst.
Up 2% in real terms$141k to $143k

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.

Pay for the position

Board Member pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 5%.

$129k in 2023 to $135k in 2024.
  • Controller pay fell 47% from 2023 to 2024.

Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION INC

What does the Board Member of CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION INC earn?

In 2024, the Board Member of CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION INC received $135,237 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Board Member pay at CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.

What are CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?

In 2024, CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION INC reported $2M in total revenue and $2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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