MUSEUM OF DESIGN-ATLANTA'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO DESIGN A BETTER WORLD. WE PURSUE THIS MISSION BECAUSE WE ENVISION A WORLD THAT CELEBRATES DESIGN AS A CREATIVE FORCE THAT INSPIRES CHANGE, TRANSFORMS LIVES, AND MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
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 Georgia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $99k $106k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MUSEUM OF DESIGN-ATLANTA 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MUSEUM OF DESIGN-ATLANTA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MUSEUM OF DESIGN-ATLANTA INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MUSEUM OF DESIGN-ATLANTA INC received $98,677 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Georgia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MUSEUM OF DESIGN-ATLANTA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Georgia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MUSEUM OF DESIGN-ATLANTA INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MUSEUM OF DESIGN-ATLANTA INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MUSEUM OF DESIGN-ATLANTA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MUSEUM OF DESIGN-ATLANTA INC reported $1.6M in total revenue and $1.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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