Dedicated to promoting public awareness of the value of over 1,200 PA museums and historical orgs, providing valuable professional development opportunities, serving as the primary network org of musuem professionals and volunteers throughout PA, and advocating for strong public support through collaboration with multi-disciplinary statewide partners.
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 in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director, Ex Officio 25th percentile to median | $50k $55k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PA MUSEUMS equaled 36% 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $50k in 2022 to $50k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 15%.
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 PA MUSEUMS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PA MUSEUMS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of PA MUSEUMS received $49,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PA MUSEUMS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PA MUSEUMS falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PA MUSEUMS equaled 36% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are PA MUSEUMS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PA MUSEUMS reported $183k in total revenue and $137k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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