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Filing year 2023

THE BARNES FOUNDATION

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·EIN 23-6000149·NTEE A510 · Arts, Culture & Humanities·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$26.7M
Total assets
$235.6M
Total expenses
$32M
Reported officers
27
Mission

TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE APPRECIATION OF THE FINE ARTS AND HORTICULTURE. TO MAINTAIN AN ART GALLERY CONTAINING WORKS OF ANCIENT TO MODERN ART.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania.

Executive Director & President
Above 90th percentile
$601k
$670k
Base
$516k
Bonus
$50k
Other
Benefits
$25k
Sr Vp, Dep Dir for Advancement
Board Vice President
Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide
$375k
$418k
Base
$343k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$24k
Dep Dir, Gen Counsel, Asst. Secretary
Secretary (Operational)
Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide
$315k
$351k
Base
$285k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$22k
Chief Operating Officer
Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide
$286k
$318k
Base
$276k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$3k
Dep Dir for Collections and Exhibitions
Highest Compensated Employee
75th to 90th percentile
$253k
$282k
Base
$234k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$12k
Dep Dir for Digital Initiatives & CTO
Highest Compensated Employee
75th to 90th percentile
$251k
$279k
Base
$214k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$33k
Executive Vp, CFO & Coo, Asst Treasurer
Above 90th percentile
$244k
$272k
Base
$224k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$13k
Dep Dir for Hr, Chief Diversity Officer
Highest Compensated Employee
75th to 90th percentile
$234k
$261k
Base
$217k
Bonus
$10k
Other
Benefits
$1k
Cfo, Asst. Treasurer (beg 8/23)
25th percentile to median
$95k
$105k

Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.

Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

Plus 18 unpaid individuals.

Browse compensation in Arts, Culture & Humanities

Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BARNES FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.

This organization (2023)
2%
Sector median
11%
Middle half of sector
5% to 20%

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.

FAQ

Common questions about THE BARNES FOUNDATION

What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE BARNES FOUNDATION earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE BARNES FOUNDATION received $600,736 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE BARNES FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE BARNES FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BARNES FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.

What are THE BARNES FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, THE BARNES FOUNDATION reported $26.7M in total revenue and $32M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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