Maine Historical Society's mission is to preserve and share Maine's story. MHS's core program areas include the Brown Research Library, the MHS Museum which includes the Wadsworth-Longfellow House (1785-6), a National Historic Landmark, and the Maine Memory Network (www.mainememory.net), our nationally-recognized digital platform which supports the participation and contribution of 300+ partners across Maine and beyond.
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 Maine.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $150k $167k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 25 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY equaled 5% 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 15%
from 2022
From $131k in 2022 to $150k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 15% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 64%.
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 MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY received $149,911 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maine: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maine, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY reported $2.9M in total revenue and $3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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