THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM (MIM) ENRICHES OUR WORLD BY COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND MAKING ACCESSIBLE AN ASTONISHING VARIETY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND PERFORMANCE VIDEOS FROM EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. MIM OFFERS GUESTS A WELCOMING AND FUN EXPERIENCE, INCOMPARABLE INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY, DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING, AND EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCES. MIM FOSTERS APPRECIATION OF THE WORLD'S DIVERSE CULTURES BY SHOWING HOW WE INNOVATE, ADAPT, AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER TO CREATE MUSIC - THE LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $230k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $176k
- Bonus
- $45k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director/treasurer Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $230k | $5k | — | $19k | $269k $279k |
Deputy Director & Chief Curator Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $176k | $45k | — | $14k | $242k $252k |
Director of HR (left 9/2024) Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $145k $151k |
Chief Engagement Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $142k $148k |
Retail Operations Director Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $132k $137k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM equaled 1% 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.
Down 11%
from 2023
From $302k in 2023 to $269k in 2024.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
What does the Director (Operational) of MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM received $268,857 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM reported $41.1M in total revenue and $21M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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