THE WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND WORK OF WENDELL GILLEY, A PIONEER IN THE FIELD OF DECORATIVE BIRD CARVING. IT TEACHES THE ART OF BIRD CARVING AS WELL AS OTHER HANDS-ON CREATIVE PROGRAMS. THE MUSEUM ALSO PRESENTS ART EXHIBITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON PEOPLE, NATURE AND ART. THE MUSEUM ENDEAVORS TO INSPIRE APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS, ENGAGEMENT IN ARTISTIC CREATIVITY, AND RESPECT AND CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Museum Direc Officer (Unspecified) | $89k $100k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM OF BIRD CARVING equaled 16% 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.
Up 3%
from 2022
From $87k in 2022 to $89k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM OF BIRD CARVING
What are WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM OF BIRD CARVING's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WENDELL GILLEY MUSEUM OF BIRD CARVING reported $715k in total revenue and $574k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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