THE MISSION OF STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN IS TO BROADEN AND ENRICH THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES TEN AND UNDER AND ENHANCE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD. THE MUSEUM SEEKS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND SUPPORTS PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS AS FACILITATORS OF CHILDREN'S EXPLORATIONS.
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 nationwide.
- Base
- $246k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Connecticut | $246k | — | — | — | $246k $274k |
Vp, Teaching & Learning Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $140k $156k |
Vp, Museum Operations Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $135k $151k |
Director of Special Projects Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $131k $146k |
Vp, Human Resources & Finance Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $115k $129k |
Vp, Integrated Brand Communications Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $112k $125k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC equaled 2% 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 STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC received $245,651 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Connecticut: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Connecticut, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN INC reported $9.5M in total revenue and $10.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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