Moore is dedicated to excellence in art and design. Founded in 1848, Moore is the first and only visual arts college for women in the US. With its undergraduate BFA degree for women and coeducational graduate programs, Moore cultivates creativity, promotes scholarship and prepares students for careers in the arts by emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving, risk-taking, and strong communication skills. Moore is dedicated to producing graduates who distinguish themselves as leaders. As a cultural leader, Moore promotes the arts in the broader community. The Galleries at Moore present work of significant regional, national and international artists to the community through distinctive exhibitions and educational programs. The Continuing Education programs provide opportunities for men and women to learn new skills for personal and professional growth. Moore's acclaimed Young Artists Workshop, founded in 1922, enriches the lives of children and youth through creative arts education.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania.
- Base
- $431k
- Bonus
- $40k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $288k
- Bonus
- $34k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- $22k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $119
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ Board Administration Above 90th percentile | $431k | $40k | — | — | $471k $525k |
Board of Managers Treasurer - Senior Vice President Board President Above 90th percentile | $288k | $34k | — | — | $322k $359k |
Chief Academic Officer/academic Dean Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $175k | $22k | — | — | $197k $220k |
Director of Development Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $171k | $5k | — | — | $176k $196k |
Controller Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $161k | — | — | — | $161k $180k |
Dean of Admissions Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $147k | $10k | — | $119 | $157k $175k |
Director of Human Resources Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $110k $123k |
Chief Creative and Communications Officer Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $109k $121k |
Rochelle F. Levy Director/chief Curator Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $105k $117k |
Graduate Program Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $105k $117k |
Dean of Students Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $103k $115k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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 21%
from 2022
From $391k in 2022 to $471k in 2023.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-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 rose 21% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 18%.
- Board President pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023.
- Key Employee pay rose 14% from 2022 to 2023.
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 MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN received $471,375 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Pennsylvania: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN reported $34M in total revenue and $28.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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