PLANET WORD IS A MUSEUM THAT INSPIRES AND RENEWS A LOVE OF WORDS, LANGUAGE, AND READING THROUGH UNIQUE, IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. IT PROVIDES A SPACE TO EXPLORE WORDS AND LANGUAGE THAT IS GROUNDED IN A SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF LANGUAGE ARTS AND SCIENCE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $275k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $203k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $275k | — | — | $24k | $299k $318k |
Senior Director of Development 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $203k | — | — | $20k | $222k $236k |
Director, Finance Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $131k $139k |
Dir. of Operations & Visitor Svcs. Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $110k $117k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 32 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MUSEUM OF LANGUAGE ARTS INC equaled 4% 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.
Down 13%
from 2023
From $344k in 2023 to $299k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 13% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 24%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 85% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 13% 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 MUSEUM OF LANGUAGE ARTS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE MUSEUM OF LANGUAGE ARTS INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE MUSEUM OF LANGUAGE ARTS INC received $299,318 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE MUSEUM OF LANGUAGE ARTS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE MUSEUM OF LANGUAGE ARTS INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MUSEUM OF LANGUAGE ARTS INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE MUSEUM OF LANGUAGE ARTS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MUSEUM OF LANGUAGE ARTS INC reported $6.2M in total revenue and $7.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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