THE MISSION OF DISCOVERY CHILDRENS MUSEUM IS TO IGNITE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING BY FOSTERING A WELCOMING, VIBRANT, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL ARE INVITED TO ENGAGE IN PLAYFUL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.
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
- $242k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO Above 90th percentile | $242k | — | — | — | $242k $265k |
VP of Market Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $114k $125k |
VP of Develo Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $110k $120k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 24 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM received $241,988 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM reported $8.8M in total revenue and $6.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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