THE MISSION OF THE SHELTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO PRESERVE ELEMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY'S HISTORY IN ORDER TO CREATE LASTING AND MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH EDUCATION, MAINTAINING A MUSEUM WITH ITS COLLECTIONS, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY REGARDING MATTERS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Connecticut.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $24k $26k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SHELTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC equaled 23% 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.
Up 8%
from 2023
From $23k in 2023 to $24k in 2024.
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 rose 8% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 5%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SHELTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SHELTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SHELTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC received $24,445 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Connecticut, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SHELTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Connecticut, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SHELTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SHELTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SHELTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SHELTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC reported $111k in total revenue and $107k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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