THE MUSEUM CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NATURE BY DELIVERING EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS, EVENTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE LEARNERS OF ALL AGES ON A 23 ACRE CAMPUS SETTING. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE AQUARIUMS, NATURE PRESERVE, NATIVE ANIMAL HABITATS, GARDENS, OBSERVATORY, PLANETARIUM, AND BOTH FORMAL AND INFORMAL CLASSROOMS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $7k
- Benefits
- $2k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exec Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $150k | — | $7k | $2k | $162k $177k |
Chief Operating Officer 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $18k $20k |
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 23 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM INC equaled 3% 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.
Up 14%
from 2022
From $142k in 2022 to $162k in 2023.
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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 14% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 23%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 29% 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 VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM INC
What does the Director (Operational) of VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM INC received $161,786 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM INC reported $6.4M in total revenue and $5.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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