THE PUTNAM EXISTS TO: PRESERVE OUR REGION'S TREASURES - TO CARE FOR AND UTILIZE THEM TO ILLUMINATE OUR HUMAN AND NATURAL HISTORY, AND TO EVOKE THE MEMORIES AND STORIES THE ARTIFACTS AND SPECIMENS TELL. EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN IMMERSIVE AND LASTING WAYS WITH COMBINED "HANDS-ON, MINDS ON" EXPERIENCES THAT ONLY THE PUTNAM CAN PROVIDE. CONNECT PEOPLE TO EACH OTHER AND TO THE HISTORY AND SCIENCE THAT SHAPE THE CULTURES AND ENVIRONMENTS OF THE EARTH.
Executive compensation, broken down
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.
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ce 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Iowa | $151k | — | — | $5k | $179k $197k |
VP Operation Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $100k $110k |
VP Strategic Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $81k $89k |
VP Museum Ex Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $76k $84k |
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 23 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER received $178,712 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Iowa, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Iowa, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER reported $3.1M in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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