THE MISSION OF THE COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION, INC. (CMF) IS TO IDENTIFY AND PRESERVE THE EVOLVING HISTORY AND TRADITIONS OF COUNTRY MUSIC AND TO EDUCATE ITS AUDIENCES. FUNCTIONING AS A LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND AS AN INTERNATIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATION, THE CMF SERVES VISITING AND NON-VISITING AUDIENCES INCLUDING FAMILIES, STUDENTS, SCHOLARS, MEMBERS OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, IN THE NASHVILLE AREA, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $815k
- Bonus
- $32k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
- Base
- $318k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
- Base
- $239k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
- Base
- $208k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
- Base
- $191k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
- Base
- $190k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $311
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- $6k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Tennessee | $815k | $32k | — | $4k | $860k $940k |
Exec VP Finances & Operations Vice President Above 90th percentile | $318k | $13k | — | $4k | $344k $376k |
Exec VP External Affairs Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $239k | $10k | — | $4k | $260k $284k |
VP Revenue Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $208k | $8k | — | $4k | $226k $247k |
Sr. Dir of Events & Culinary Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $191k | $8k | — | $4k | $208k $227k |
Sr. Dir of Information & Technology Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $190k | $7k | — | $311 | $203k $222k |
VP Creative Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $142k | $6k | — | $4k | $155k $169k |
VP Development Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $136k $149k |
VP Museum Services Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $134k $146k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC equaled 2% 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 COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC received $860,389 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Tennessee: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Tennessee, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION INC reported $57.1M in total revenue and $43.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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