The Museum is an institution that collects, conserves and exhibits information and artifacts with an emphasis on the Western Kentucky area.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $44k $48k |
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 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at OWENSBORO AREA MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY INC equaled 8% 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $44k in 2022 to $44k 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 Member pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 31%.
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 OWENSBORO AREA MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY INC
What does the Board Member of OWENSBORO AREA MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of OWENSBORO AREA MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY INC received $43,828 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at OWENSBORO AREA MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at OWENSBORO AREA MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at OWENSBORO AREA MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are OWENSBORO AREA MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, OWENSBORO AREA MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY INC reported $396k in total revenue and $525k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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