To educate the community and visitors on the history of scientists, engineers, and business leaders who brought about a series of technology advances beginning with the telegraph and leading to modern cell phones.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Alabama.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $64k $68k |
Member Board Member Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $53k $56k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Museum of Information Explosion equaled 10% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Museum of Information Explosion
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Museum of Information Explosion earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of The Museum of Information Explosion received $63,680 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Alabama, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The Museum of Information Explosion compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Alabama, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The Museum of Information Explosion falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Museum of Information Explosion equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are The Museum of Information Explosion's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, The Museum of Information Explosion reported $1.1M in total revenue and $647k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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