OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) COME ALIVE, AND OUR VISION IS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL PEOPLE VALUE STEM TO INFORM DECISION MAKING AND ENRICH LIVES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)GUIDING PRINCIPLES: WE HELP PEOPLE LEARN STEM BY DOING STEM AND BELIEVE THAT IT IS BEST LEARNED THROUGH REAL SCIENTIFIC CHALLENGES. WE CULTIVATE CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE, CRITICAL THINKERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. WE SUPPORT A LEARNING CULTURE THAT ENCOURAGES CURIOSITY AND EXPERIMENTATION. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER BY CREATING WELCOMING, FUN, AND HIGH-QUALITY GUEST EXPERIENCES. WE STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND CONNECTING TO STEM RESOURCES IN OUR REGION. WE ENSURE OUR FUTURE BY MAINTAINING OUR LONG-TERM FISCAL AND STAFF SUSTAINABILITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $194k
- Bonus
- $17k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $26k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Median to 75th percentile | $194k | $17k | — | $26k | $237k $262k |
VP of Education Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $123k $136k |
VP of Operations Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $121k $134k |
Director of Finance 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $80k $88k |
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 47 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GREAT LAKES MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology 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 7%
from 2022
From $221k in 2022 to $237k in 2023.
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 7% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 9%.
- Board Vice President pay fell 18% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 11% 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 GREAT LAKES MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GREAT LAKES MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GREAT LAKES MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY received $236,749 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GREAT LAKES MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GREAT LAKES MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GREAT LAKES MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are GREAT LAKES MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GREAT LAKES MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY reported $10.6M in total revenue and $10.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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