FROM THIS HOUSE. MARK TWAIN CHANGED THE WAY THE WORLD SEES AMERICA AND THE WAY AMERICANS SEE THEMSELVES. WE CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION HE BEGAN WITH A WINDOW INTO THE TIMELESS RELEVANCE OF HIS WORDS, WORK, AND WORLD.
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
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $60k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exec. Dir En Officer (Unspecified) | $153k | — | — | $14k | $166k $180k |
Former Exec. Former Officer/director/trustee 25th percentile to median | $60k | — | — | $12k | $72k $78k |
Interim Exec Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $23k $24k |
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 26 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL 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 steady
from 2023
From $167k in 2023 to $166k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL
What does the Former Officer/director/trustee of THE MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL earn?
In 2024, the Former Officer/director/trustee of THE MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL received $72,229 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Former Officer/director/trustee roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Former Officer/director/trustee pay at THE MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Former Officer/director/trustee at THE MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MARK TWAIN MEMORIAL reported $3.2M in total revenue and $3.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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