THE FRIENDS OF THE NC STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES SUPPORTS THE MUSEUM IN ITS MISSION TO ILLUMINATE THE NATURAL WORLD AND INSPIRE ITS CONSERVATION.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Development Officer 25th percentile to median | $132k $145k |
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in North Carolina | $106k $116k |
Director of Finance 25th percentile to median | $77k $85k |
Director of Finance 10th to 25th percentile | $17k $19k |
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 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE NC STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES 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.
Up 35%
from 2022
From $98k in 2022 to $132k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 4%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 9% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FRIENDS OF THE NC STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES
What does the Chief Development Officer of FRIENDS OF THE NC STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES earn?
In 2023, the Chief Development Officer of FRIENDS OF THE NC STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES received $132,363 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Development Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Development Officer pay at FRIENDS OF THE NC STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Development Officer at FRIENDS OF THE NC STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE NC STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are FRIENDS OF THE NC STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FRIENDS OF THE NC STATE MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES reported $6.7M in total revenue and $5.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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