THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS IS TO COLLECT, CONSERVE AND ELEVATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN ARTISTS FROM ALL NATIONALITIES AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WE STRIVE TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL TO JOIN US IN THE RECOGNITION OF WOMEN ARTISTS, MOTIVATE CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE IN THE PURSUIT OF A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE OBSTACLES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF WOMEN ARTISTS. WITH THE MUSEUM'S OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, IN-HOUSE LIBRARY, MAGAZINE, MEMBER BENEFITS AND EXCEPTIONAL EXHIBITIONS, WE ARE ABLE TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF WOMEN ARTISTS AND ALLOW FOR THE GROWTH AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITY FOR ASPIRING WOMEN ARTISTS SO THAT THEY TOO MAY REALIZE THEIR DREAMS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $376k
- Bonus
- $50k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $209k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $880
- Base
- $208k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $172k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $207
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $224
- Base
- $138k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $119k
- Bonus
- $20k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director (alice West Dir.) Above 90th percentile | $376k | $50k | — | $8k | $453k $497k |
Dep. Dir. Fin. & Ops (until 4/2024) Officer (Unspecified) | $209k | $10k | — | $880 | $231k $253k |
Deputy Dir., Art, Prog. & Public Eng. Officer (Unspecified) | $208k | — | — | $12k | $230k $252k |
Deputy Dir., Nat. & Int'l. Outreach Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $172k | $10k | — | $207 | $191k $210k |
Dir. of Dev., Annual Giving & Member Officer (Unspecified) | $180k | — | — | $224 | $189k $207k |
Director of Security Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $138k | $4k | — | $12k | $161k $177k |
Director of Operations Median to 75th percentile | $119k | $20k | — | $6k | $152k $166k |
Director of Special Events Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $148k $162k |
Director of Communications Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $123k $135k |
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 40 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Common questions about THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS received $453,111 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS falls in the top 10%.
What are THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS reported $18.7M in total revenue and $17.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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