The mission of the CHS is to cultivate deep understanding of the history and culture of Connecticut, and its role in America and the world, through reflection of the past, active engagement with the present, and innovation for the future through our collections, research, educational programs, and exhibitions. The CHSs vision is to work with an inclusive audience to promote historical and cultural perspectives as essential tools to connect with others, shape communities, and make informed decisions.
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 in Connecticut.
- Base
- $267k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO & Exec. Dir Above 90th percentile | $267k | — | — | $24k | $306k $330k |
Chief Adv. Officer Unclassified | $157k | — | — | $27k | $191k $207k |
Cchief Strat. Off Unclassified | $150k | — | — | $10k | $167k $180k |
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 28 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Connecticut Museum of Culture & History equaled 5% 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 12%
from 2023
From $272k in 2023 to $306k 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 12% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 612%.
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 THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Connecticut Museum of Culture & History
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Connecticut Museum of Culture & History earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Connecticut Museum of Culture & History received $305,532 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 THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Connecticut Museum of Culture & History 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 THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Connecticut Museum of Culture & History falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Connecticut Museum of Culture & History equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Connecticut Museum of Culture & History's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Connecticut Museum of Culture & History reported $16.1M in total revenue and $5.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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