THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM BRINGS AMERICAN ART AND HISTORY TO LIFE FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $138k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $91k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deputy Director, Operation Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $138k | — | — | $12k | $151k $160k |
Executive Director/recordi Officer (Unspecified) | $91k | — | — | $4k | $127k $135k |
Curator Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $56k $59k |
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 48 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM 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.
Climbed 11%
over 2 years
From $135k in 2022 to $151k in 2024.
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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue fell 16%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC
What does the Director (Operational) of THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC received $150,579 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC reported $7M in total revenue and $7.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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