To collect, perserve, catalog, display and interpret the culture, art, artifacts and memorabilia of the history and heritage of the high plains region; specifically the states of ND, SD, WY, MT and NE. This mission is to reflect the Old West.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $69k $76k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at High Plains Heritage Society Inc equaled 23% 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $68k in 2022 to $69k 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 1% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 1%.
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 High Plains Heritage Society Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of High Plains Heritage Society Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of High Plains Heritage Society Inc received $68,805 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive 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 Executive Officer pay at High Plains Heritage Society Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at High Plains Heritage Society Inc falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at High Plains Heritage Society Inc equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are High Plains Heritage Society Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, High Plains Heritage Society Inc reported $276k in total revenue and $304k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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