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Filing year 2024

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC

Cleveland, Ohio·EIN 34-1520995·NTEE A500 · Arts, Culture & Humanities·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$65.3M
Total assets
$279.3M
Total expenses
$45.6M
Reported officers
23
Mission

BORN FROM THE COLLISION OF RHYTHM & BLUES, COUNTRY, AND GOSPEL, ROCK & ROLL IS A SPIRIT THAT IS INCLUSIVE AND EVER-CHANGING. THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME CELEBRATES THE SOUND OF YOUTH CULTURE AND HONORS THE ARTISTS WHOSE MUSIC CONNECTS US ALL.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2024

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.

President & CEO
Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Ohio
$968k
$1M
Base
$547k
Bonus
$291k
Other
$8k
Benefits
$38k
Vp-development
Key Employee
Above 90th percentile
$450k
$484k
Base
$327k
Bonus
$87k
Other
$396
Benefits
$34k
Vp-culture & Strategy
Key Employee
Above 90th percentile
$343k
$369k
Base
$260k
Bonus
$72k
Other
$60
Benefits
$4k
Vp-digital Technology
Highest Compensated Employee
Above 90th percentile
$329k
$354k
Base
$221k
Bonus
$66k
Other
$258
Benefits
$37k
Vp-sales & Marketing
Key Employee
Above 90th percentile
$324k
$348k
Base
$238k
Bonus
$65k
Other
$138
Benefits
$17k
Vp-education
Key Employee
Above 90th percentile
$317k
$341k
Base
$214k
Bonus
$62k
Other
$138
Benefits
$36k
Vp-finance&facilities
Officer (Unspecified)
$285k
$307k
Base
$195k
Bonus
$50k
Other
$54
Benefits
$35k
Vp-curatorial Affairs
Key Employee
75th to 90th percentile
$234k
$252k
Base
$183k
Bonus
$34k
Other
$90
Benefits
$12k
Sr.dir.-production&spec.pr
Highest Compensated Employee
75th to 90th percentile
$206k
$222k
Base
$162k
Bonus
$16k
Other
$258
Benefits
$24k
Director of Software Dev.
Highest Compensated Employee
75th to 90th percentile
$200k
$216k
Base
$150k
Bonus
$14k
Other
$54
Benefits
$32k
Dir.-strategic Partnerships
Highest Compensated Employee
75th to 90th percentile
$189k
$204k
Base
$129k
Bonus
$21k
Other
$258
Benefits
$35k
General Counsel
Officer (Unspecified)
$187k
$201k
Base
$155k
Bonus
$12k
Other
$138
Benefits
$15k
Construction Project Executive
Highest Compensated Employee
Median to 75th percentile
$165k
$178k
Base
$105k
Bonus
$56k
Other
Benefits
$2k
Trustee/member
Board Member
Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Ohio
$23k
$25k

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 9 unpaid individuals.

Browse compensation in Arts, Culture & Humanities

Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.

This organization (2024)
2%
Sector median
11%
Middle half of sector
5% to 20%

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.

Up 7%
from 2023

From $905k in 2023 to $968k in 2024.

$905k
2023
$968k
2024
In today's dollarsEst.
Up 4% in real terms$1000k to $1M

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.

Pay for the position

Chief Executive Officer pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 19%.

$905k in 2023 to $968k in 2024.
  • Key Employee pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
  • Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024.

Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC

What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC earn?

In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC received $967,589 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Ohio, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.

What are THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC's revenue and expenses?

In 2024, THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM INC reported $65.3M in total revenue and $45.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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