CAROLINA MUSEUM OF THE MARINE IS BUILDING A 25,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY HONORING THE LEGACY OF CAROLINA MARINES AND SAILORS AND TO INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $198k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Board Member-ex Officio Officer (Unspecified) | $198k | — | — | — | $198k $216k |
VP of Development Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $141k $154k |
Director of Operations 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $59k $65k |
Curator Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $51k $56k |
Finance Manager 10th to 25th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $22k $23k |
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 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CAROLINA MUSEUM OF THE MARINE equaled 43% 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 55%
from 2022
From $128k in 2022 to $198k 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.
Vice President pay rose 10% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 81%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 21% from 2022 to 2023.
- Finance Manager pay fell 41% 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 MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CAROLINA MUSEUM OF THE MARINE
What does the Vice President of MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CAROLINA MUSEUM OF THE MARINE earn?
In 2023, the Vice President of MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CAROLINA MUSEUM OF THE MARINE received $140,671 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Vice President roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CAROLINA MUSEUM OF THE MARINE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Vice President at MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CAROLINA MUSEUM OF THE MARINE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CAROLINA MUSEUM OF THE MARINE equaled 43% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CAROLINA MUSEUM OF THE MARINE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CAROLINA MUSEUM OF THE MARINE reported $2.7M in total revenue and $463k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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