THE KVML IS A PUBLIC-BENEFIT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CHAMPIONING THE LITERARY, ARTISTIC, AND CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE LATE WRITER, ARTIST, AND INDIANAPOLIS NATIVE, KURT VONNEGUT. THE LIBRARY SERVES AS A CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FACILITY, MUSEUM, ART GALLERY, AND READING ROOM. IT SUPPORTS LANGUAGE AND VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION THROUGH PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO FOSTER A STRONG ARTS NETWORK FOR BOTH THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL COMMUNITY.
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 in Indiana.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $126k $140k |
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 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at KURT VONNEGUT MEMORIAL LIBRARY INC equaled 10% 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 KURT VONNEGUT MEMORIAL LIBRARY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of KURT VONNEGUT MEMORIAL LIBRARY INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of KURT VONNEGUT MEMORIAL LIBRARY INC received $126,431 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Indiana, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at KURT VONNEGUT MEMORIAL LIBRARY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Indiana, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at KURT VONNEGUT MEMORIAL LIBRARY INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at KURT VONNEGUT MEMORIAL LIBRARY INC equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are KURT VONNEGUT MEMORIAL LIBRARY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, KURT VONNEGUT MEMORIAL LIBRARY INC reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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