To discover Philadelphia's river of history and world of connections. Serving a wide and diverse audience and holding its collections in trust for the community, the Museum tells the stories of the people, historical events and environmental changes of the Delaware River and its tributaries. It looks to a broad regional definition of the river to include both Philadelphia and Camden as well as portions of the southern coast of New Jersey and the Schuylkill River drainage. The Museum is the leading educational organization in the region dedicated to the history and culture of the Delaware River and its estuaries. We focus upon building K-16 educational programs that engae students in the rich history of this region as it relates to the waterways in addtion to providng STEM and environmental educational opportunities. Our educational mission is to build an understanding of the historical, cultural, and environmental importance of the Delaware River watershed. The Museum retains a nationa
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 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania.
- Base
- $202k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO & President 75th to 90th percentile | $202k | — | — | $5k | $217k $242k |
Executive VP and COO 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $148k $165k |
Controller 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $114k $127k |
Dir. of HR & Volunteer Program Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $111k $123k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Independence Seaport Museum equaled 4% 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 14%
from 2022
From $191k in 2022 to $217k in 2023.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 14% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 37%.
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 Independence Seaport Museum
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Independence Seaport Museum earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Independence Seaport Museum received $217,023 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Independence Seaport Museum compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Independence Seaport Museum falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Independence Seaport Museum equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Independence Seaport Museum's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Independence Seaport Museum reported $4.2M in total revenue and $5.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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