THE QUEENS MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO PRESENTING THE HIGHEST QUALITY VISUAL ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR PEOPLE IN THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA, AND PARTICULARLY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF QUEENS, A UNIQUELY DIVERSE ETHNIC, CULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY.THE MUSEUM FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY DESIGNING AND PROVIDING ART EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE THE APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT OF ART, SUPPORT THE CREATIVE EFFORTS OF ARTISTS, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH INTERPRETING, COLLECTING, AND EXHIBITING ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN.THE QUEENS MUSEUM PRESENTS ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITIONS THAT DIRECTLY RELATE TO THE CONTEMPORARY URBAN LIFE OF ITS CONSTITUENTS WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
- Base
- $297k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $36k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $297k | — | — | $36k | $343k $385k |
Deputy Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $162k | — | — | $12k | $173k $195k |
Director of Curatorial Affairs Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $132k $148k |
Director of Exhibition Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $128k $143k |
Director of Finance 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $126k $142k |
Director of Administration Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $126k $141k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, 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 QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART 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.
Down 5%
from 2022
From $361k in 2022 to $343k in 2023.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 4%.
- Director (Operational) pay fell 12% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 19% 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 QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART
What does the Chief Executive Officer of QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART received $342,708 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART reported $6.4M in total revenue and $7.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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