THE HEARD MUSEUM CONNECTS INDIGENOUS CREATIVITY TO THE WORLD BY PRESENTING THE VOICE AND VISION OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $373k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $251k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $195k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $23k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Director and CEO Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Arizona | $373k | — | — | $9k | $381k $405k |
Coo/deputy Director Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $251k | — | — | $12k | $263k $279k |
Engagement/advancement Off Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $195k | — | — | $23k | $217k $231k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $117k $125k |
Director of Marketing Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $109k $116k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 31 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HEARD MUSEUM equaled 3% 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 steady
from 2022
From $381k in 2022 to $381k in 2023.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 2%.
- Key Employee pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 2% 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 HEARD MUSEUM
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE HEARD MUSEUM earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE HEARD MUSEUM received $381,228 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Arizona: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE HEARD MUSEUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Arizona, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE HEARD MUSEUM falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HEARD MUSEUM equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE HEARD MUSEUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE HEARD MUSEUM reported $10.7M in total revenue and $13.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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