PROVIDES A HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENT THAT CELEBRATES CHILDHOOD, INSPIRES LEARNING AND ENCOURAGES SELF-DIRECTED EXPLORATION FOR CHILDREN.
Executive compensation, broken down
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.
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $927
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Michigan | $150k | — | — | $927 | $150k $162k |
Chief Operating Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $126k $135k |
Chief Development Officer 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $105k $113k |
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 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM equaled 18% 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.
Climbed 8%
over 2 years
From $139k in 2022 to $150k 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 8% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue fell 63%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 22% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM received $150,435 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GRAND RAPIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM reported $796k in total revenue and $817k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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