THE MISSION IS TO CREATE MEMORABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE JOY OF PLAY, IN HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY REACHING OUT TO THE MID-SOUTH SCHOOL CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THE TOURIST VISITOR.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Tennessee.
- Base
- $211k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $211k | — | — | $21k | $235k $257k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $137k $149k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS INC equaled 7% 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 24%
from 2022
From $190k in 2022 to $235k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 24% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 30%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 37% 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 THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS INC received $235,261 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Tennessee, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Tennessee, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS INC reported $2.9M in total revenue and $3.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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