TO PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING, AND INSPIRE APPRECIATION, OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND EXPERIENCES OF AFRICAN AMERICANS THROUGH EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT ILLUSTRATE AFRICAN CULTURE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois.
- Base
- $218k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and C.e.o. 75th to 90th percentile | $218k | — | — | $5k | $223k $239k |
Vice-pres., Education and Programs Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $129k $138k |
Director of Finance Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $124k $133k |
Vice-pres., Exhibits and Collections Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $117k $126k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held roughly steady
over 3 years
From $226k in 2021 to $223k in 2024.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 1% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue rose 32%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 14% from 2022 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 21% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER received $223,217 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER reported $5.7M in total revenue and $4.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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