HILL-STEAD MUSEUM (HSM), A NAT'L HISTORIC LANDMARK, SERVES DIVERSE AUDIENCES IN CT AND BEYOND AS A WELCOMING PLACE FOR LEARNING, REFLECTION AND ENJOYMENT.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $119k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director & Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $119k | $25k | — | — | $158k $171k |
Director of Finance 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $59k $64k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 23 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HILL-STEAD MUSEUM equaled 8% 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.
Up 24%
from 2023
From $127k in 2023 to $158k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 24% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 15%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 9% 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 HILL-STEAD MUSEUM
What does the Board Member of HILL-STEAD MUSEUM earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of HILL-STEAD MUSEUM received $158,239 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at HILL-STEAD MUSEUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at HILL-STEAD MUSEUM falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HILL-STEAD MUSEUM equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are HILL-STEAD MUSEUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HILL-STEAD MUSEUM reported $2.2M in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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