THE HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM ENGAGES, EDUCATES, AND ENLIGHTENS THE COMMUNITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY, AND PRESERVES THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF HOUSTON'S DIVERSE FIRE SERVICES.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 in Texas.
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $155k | — | — | — | $155k $169k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM INC equaled 35% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM INC received $154,620 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM INC equaled 35% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, HOUSTON FIRE MUSEUM INC reported $787k in total revenue and $438k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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