MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM CONNECTS CHILDREN WITH THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND THE WORLD BEYOND THROUGH DISCOVERY LEARNING AND CREATIVE PLAY. MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM STRIVES TO BE A WELCOMING, IMAGINATIVE, JOYFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN NURTURING CHILDREN'S CREATIVITY AND CURIOSITY. WE FOSTER THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF ALL CHILDREN SO THAT THEY WILL FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL AND BECOME ENGAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND GLOBAL CITIZENS. OUR CORE VALUES REFLECT WHAT WE BELIEVE IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF CHILDREN-ALWAYS. WE BELIEVE IN: PLAY, INTEGRITY, CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, RISK, INCLUSIVENESS, LEARNING, AND SUSTAINABILITY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Wisconsin | $150k $166k |
VP of Education & Community Engagement Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $111k $123k |
VP of Exhibits, Facilities & Strategic Initiatives Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $109k $120k |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC equaled 3% 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 8%
from 2022
From $139k in 2022 to $150k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 234%.
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 MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC received $149,985 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Wisconsin, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Wisconsin, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC reported $9.6M in total revenue and $5.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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