Discovery World educates, motivates,mobilizes and inspires the innovators and entrepreneurs of the 21st century. We connect innovation, science, and technology with exploration, environment, and our Great Lakes freshwater resources through interactive exhibits and experimental learning programs.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Wisconsin.
- Base
- $201k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $129k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $23k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO and President-thru November 15 75th to 90th percentile | $201k | $15k | — | $19k | $244k $262k |
Chief Operating Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $141k | — | — | $24k | $172k $185k |
Chief Financial Officer - Thru September 19 Median to 75th percentile | $129k | — | — | $23k | $156k $168k |
CEO and President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $147k $158k |
VP External Affairs Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $111k $120k |
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 39 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DISCOVERY WORLD LTD equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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 5%
from 2023
From $232k in 2023 to $244k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 2%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DISCOVERY WORLD LTD
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DISCOVERY WORLD LTD earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of DISCOVERY WORLD LTD received $243,618 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Wisconsin, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DISCOVERY WORLD LTD compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Wisconsin, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DISCOVERY WORLD LTD falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DISCOVERY WORLD LTD equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are DISCOVERY WORLD LTD's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DISCOVERY WORLD LTD reported $7.7M in total revenue and $9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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