THREE OBJECTIVES DEFINE OUR MISSION STATEMENT DESIGNATED BY FOUNDERS ERIC AND CLEO SCOTT: TO PROVIDE A FOREVER MEMORIAL FOR ALL MILITARY VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES; TO PRESERVE ARTIFACTS OF THEIR SERVICE TO GIVE FUTURE GENERATIONS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE HISTORICAL PAST OF THE UNITED STATES; TO PROVIDE A NATIONAL SHRINE IN NORTHEASTERN INDIANA WHERE NO VETERAN WILL EVER BE FORGOTTEN.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Member Board Member 25th percentile to median | $18k $20k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL SHRINE OF AMERICAN HISTORY 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL SHRINE OF AMERICAN HISTORY INC
What does the Board Member of WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL SHRINE OF AMERICAN HISTORY INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL SHRINE OF AMERICAN HISTORY INC received $18,161 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL SHRINE OF AMERICAN HISTORY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL SHRINE OF AMERICAN HISTORY INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL SHRINE OF AMERICAN HISTORY INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL SHRINE OF AMERICAN HISTORY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL SHRINE OF AMERICAN HISTORY INC reported $512k in total revenue and $651k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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