THE MUSE WRITERS CENTER FOSTERS AND CELEBRATES THE LITERARY ARTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND SUPPORT FOR ASPIRING AND EXPERIENCED WRITERS OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, AND MEANS; ENGAGING AND CREATIVE OUTREACH; AND DIVERSE AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT LITERARY EVENTS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di 25th percentile to median | $56k $59k |
Secretary Board Secretary 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $4k $4k |
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $3k $3k |
Boardmember Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MUSE WRITERS CENTER equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
Based on 24,392 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 5%
from 2023
From $53k in 2023 to $56k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South 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 rose 20%.
- Board Secretary pay fell 20% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay fell 10% 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 MUSE WRITERS CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE MUSE WRITERS CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE MUSE WRITERS CENTER received $55,750 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Virginia, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE MUSE WRITERS CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE MUSE WRITERS CENTER falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MUSE WRITERS CENTER equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
What are THE MUSE WRITERS CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MUSE WRITERS CENTER reported $608k in total revenue and $544k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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