Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $661k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $20k
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $237k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $701
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $213k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $217k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $565
- Base
- $208k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $809
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $203k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $107
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Director/ceo Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $661k | — | $20k | $25k | $934k $1M |
Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $237k | — | $701 | $8k | $262k $289k |
Vice President, Finanace /cfo Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $213k | — | $2k | $14k | $245k $270k |
Deputy Director, Design & Exp Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $217k | — | $2k | $565 | $233k $257k |
Deputy Dir, Curatorial Affairs Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $208k | — | $809 | $9k | $227k $251k |
Deputy Director, Learning & Engagement Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $203k | — | $1k | $107 | $219k $242k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 24 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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 5%
from 2022
From $986k in 2022 to $934k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay fell 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 249%.
- Executive Vice President pay rose 16% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Vice President pay fell 12% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION
What does the Director (Operational) of THE NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of THE NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION received $934,228 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at THE NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at THE NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION reported $36.2M in total revenue and $49M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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