THE PINK PALACE FAMILY OF MUSEUMS INSPIRES PEOPLE TO LEARN HOW HISTORY, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND NATURE SHAPE THE MID-SOUTH. THROUGH RICH COLLECTIONS, THOUGHT-PROVOKING EXHIBITIONS, AND ENGAGING PROGRAMS, WE ENCOURAGE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY TO REFLECT (CONTINUED) (CONTINUED) ON THE PAST, UNDERSTAND THE PRESENT, AND INFLUENCE THE FUTURE.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Tennessee.
- Base
- $202k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $202k | — | — | — | $202k $220k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 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.
Up 13%
from 2022
From $178k in 2022 to $202k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 13% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 3%.
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 MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY received $201,640 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Tennessee, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Tennessee, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MEMPHIS MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & HISTORY reported $4M in total revenue and $4.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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