THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES, THE MUSEUM'S ACTIVITIES ARE DEDICATED TO SUPPORT THE HERITAGE AND TRADITION OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, A NON-PROFIT FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, AND ITS FOUNDER, BLESSED FR. MICHAEL J. MCGIVNEY, AND HIS LIFE AND WORKS. THE MUSEUM ACCEPTS GIFTS AND BEQUESTS FROM MEMBERS OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND THE PUBLIC THAT CONFORM WITH THE TERMS OF THE GOVERNING INSTRUMENT.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Connecticut | $50k $54k |
Assistant Secretary Secretary (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $48k $51k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $45k $49k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $40k $43k |
Past Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $39k $42k |
Director/chief Financial Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $37k $40k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $36k $39k |
Museum Director Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $19k $21k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KNIGHTS OF 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.
Up 5%
from 2023
From $48k in 2023 to $50k 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 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Secretary (Operational) pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay fell 6% from 2023 to 2024.
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 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC received $50,356 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Connecticut, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC 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 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM INC reported $2.2M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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