THE PLAINS ART MUSEUM BRINGS PEOPLE AND ART TOGETHER. AS A PUBLIC INSTITUTION WE CELEBRATE THE FINEST OF HUMAN ACHIEVEMENT AND INSPIRE AND ENGAGE DIVERSE AUDIENCES IN THE CREATION, EXHIBITION, COLLECTION, AND PRESERVATION OF ART.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Controller 10th to 25th percentile | $84k $92k |
CEO (until May) Median to 75th percentile | $78k $87k |
Interim CEO Median to 75th percentile | $75k $83k |
Director/ceo (from November Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $31k $35k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest 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 2023, the highest total compensation at PLAINS ART MUSEUM equaled 3% 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.
Down 35%
from 2022
From $129k in 2022 to $84k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Controller pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 17%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 39% 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 PLAINS ART MUSEUM
What does the Controller of PLAINS ART MUSEUM earn?
In 2023, the Controller of PLAINS ART MUSEUM received $83,551 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Controller roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Controller pay at PLAINS ART MUSEUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Controller at PLAINS ART MUSEUM falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PLAINS ART MUSEUM equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are PLAINS ART MUSEUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PLAINS ART MUSEUM reported $4.5M in total revenue and $3.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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