Briscoe Western Art Museum is a welcoming institution dedicated to celebrating the art, history and culture of the American West. Its gallery of paintings, sculptures, photographs and meticulously crafted artifacts are open to the public and inspire the community to learn more about the rich and diverse experiences embedded in the fabric of the West.Beyond the museum walls, the Briscoe extends its reach by presenting interactive educational programs, providing free admission, tours and activities to all K-12 schools in the region. The impact of the Briscoe goes beyond showcasing art; the programming and exhibitions offer cultural experiences that ignite curiosity, inspire creativity and cultivate a deep-seated love for learning. Through its educational initiatives, Briscoe Western Art Museum acts as a catalyst for positive change, empowering the youth to dream big, think creatively and embrace the beauty of diversity.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas.
- Base
- $244k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $14k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $178k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Past-president Board President Above 90th percentile | $244k | — | $14k | — | $258k $282k |
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $178k | — | — | — | $178k $194k |
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 26 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM equaled 5% 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.
Up 19%
from 2022
From $216k in 2022 to $258k 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.
Board President pay rose 19% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 21%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 20% 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 NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM
What does the Board President of NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM earn?
In 2023, the Board President of NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM received $257,931 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Board President at NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION BRISCOE WESTERN ART MUSEUM reported $6.1M in total revenue and $5.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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