THE MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY SERVES THE PEOPLE OF MARYLAND, AND THOSE INTERESTED IN MARYLAND HISTORY, THROUGH STEWARDSHIP OF COMPREHENSIVE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM COLLECTIONS THAT ARE CENTRAL TO THE STATE'S HISTORY BUT PROMOTING SCHOLARSHIP THROUGH PUBLICATIONS AND BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AT ITS OWN CAMPUS AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maryland.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $138k $151k |
CFO Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $126k $139k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 35 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC equaled 2% 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.
Fell 5%
over 2 years
From $146k in 2021 to $138k in 2023.
Estimated with Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, 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 fell 5% from 2021 to 2023, while revenue fell 39%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 12% from 2021 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC received $137,733 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maryland, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Maryland, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC reported $5.1M in total revenue and $5.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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