Vision Statement:To be one of the premier county historical societies in America as measured by robust membership 1% of the county population financial sustainability and national and state recognition.Purpose & Mission: The purpose of the Napa County Historical Society is to discover and keep history alive through exhibits lectures and events as well as research publication and educational activities. As a membership and sponsorship-based archival and educational organization the Society is dedicated to the discovery preservation and presentation of the people and history of Napa County and its place in California history and the world.We must always strive to exceed the expectations of the community our members and our supporters to fulfill our purpose and achieve our vision. By doing so our leadership in the world of county historical societies is assured.Values Statement:The following values are guiding principles defining the NCHS operating template. They represent
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $80k $85k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Napa County Historical Society equaled 32% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 16,529 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 2%
from 2023
From $82k in 2023 to $80k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Common questions about Napa County Historical Society
What does the Key Employee of Napa County Historical Society earn?
In 2024, the Key Employee of Napa County Historical Society received $80,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Key Employee roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at Napa County Historical Society compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Key Employee at Napa County Historical Society falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Napa County Historical Society equaled 32% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Napa County Historical Society's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Napa County Historical Society reported $210k in total revenue and $253k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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