MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL, INC. (WMC) IMPROVES THE LOCAL QUALITY OF LIFE AS WISCONSIN'S MOST VISIBLE MEMORIAL TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE US ARMED SERVICES, AND IS COMMITTED TO FURTHERING A SINGLE, SOLEMN MISSION: "HONOR THE DEAD. SERVE THE LIVING." LOCATED ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MICHIGAN AND DESIGNED BY PRE-EMINENT ARCHITECT EERO SAARINEN, THIS LIVING MEMORIAL SERVES VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PRICE THAT OUR BRAVE AMERICANS IN UNIFORM HAVE PAID TO ENSURE OUR FREEDOM. WMC WAS ENVISIONED IN 1944, AND OPENED ON VETERANS DAY IN 1957, IN DEDICATION TO THE LEGACY OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
VP of Philanthropy Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $145k $156k |
VP of Finance & Administration Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $143k $154k |
President & CEO (thru Nov 2024) Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Wisconsin | $109k $117k |
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 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL INC equaled 6% 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 6%
from 2023
From $136k in 2023 to $145k in 2024.
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.
Board Vice President pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 9%.
- Vice President pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 17% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL INC
What does the Board Vice President of MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Vice President of MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL INC received $145,062 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Vice President roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice President pay at MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Vice President at MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MILWAUKEE COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL INC reported $2.3M in total revenue and $2.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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