The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science; to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects; and to maintain and promote a museum of the first class.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 13 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $671k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $522k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $354k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $274k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $270k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $231k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $230k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21
- Base
- $210k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Texas | $671k | — | — | $13k | $703k $751k |
Chief Development Officer Above 90th percentile | $522k | — | — | $7k | $549k $587k |
Chief Financial Officer Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Texas | $354k | — | — | $13k | $386k $413k |
Svp, Budgeting Senior Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $274k | — | — | $13k | $302k $322k |
Svp, Hr/bldg Operations Senior Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $270k | — | — | $13k | $300k $321k |
Svp, Collection/exhibit Senior Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $231k | — | — | $7k | $250k $267k |
Svp, Marketing Senior Vice President 25th percentile to median | $230k | — | — | $21 | $244k $260k |
Director of IT Chief Information Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $210k | — | — | $7k | $230k $245k |
Dir. Exhibit Prod. Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Texas | $177k | — | — | $9k | $197k $211k |
Svp, Digital Marketing Senior Vice President 25th percentile to median | $173k | — | — | $13k | $185k $198k |
Controller 75th to 90th percentile | $163k | — | — | $7k | $180k $192k |
Vp, Museum Facilities Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $163k | — | — | $7k | $179k $192k |
Vp, Education Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $153k | — | — | $7k | $169k $181k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 51 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Houston Museum of Natural Science equaled 1% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Houston Museum of Natural Science
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Houston Museum of Natural Science earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Houston Museum of Natural Science received $703,054 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Houston Museum of Natural Science 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 Museum of Natural Science falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Houston Museum of Natural Science equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Houston Museum of Natural Science's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Houston Museum of Natural Science reported $82.1M in total revenue and $66M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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