To inspire children to care about and change the world. National Children's Museum (NCM) is a next generation institution that sparks curiosity and ignites creativity for children under 12 by fostering critical competencies in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).
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 nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $260k
- Bonus
- $21k
- Other
- $7k
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO (oct-mar) Above 90th percentile | $260k | $21k | $7k | $6k | $302k $331k |
Director of Advancement (oct-feb) Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $150k $164k |
VP of Operations & Finance Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $139k $153k |
VP of Exhibits, Education, & Facilities Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $124k $136k |
VP of External Affairs Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $104k $114k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 2%
from 2022
From $309k in 2022 to $302k in 2023.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 39%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 35% from 2022 to 2023.
- Vice President pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Revenue and expenses over time
National Children Museum reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about National Children Museum
What does the Chief Executive Officer of National Children Museum earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of National Children Museum received $302,345 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at National Children Museum compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at National Children Museum falls in the top 10%.
What are National Children Museum's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, National Children Museum reported $7.1M in total revenue and $7.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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