The Western Illinois Museums mission is to nurture our local history and culture. We draw from a collection and archives that reflect the life of west central Illinois to present public programs. In 2024 the Museum presented 73 public programs that included exhibits lectures live music films and workshops.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $40k $43k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at WESTERN ILLINOIS MUSEUM equaled 11% 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 12%
from 2023
From $35k in 2023 to $40k in 2024.
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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WESTERN ILLINOIS MUSEUM
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WESTERN ILLINOIS MUSEUM earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of WESTERN ILLINOIS MUSEUM received $39,561 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WESTERN ILLINOIS MUSEUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WESTERN ILLINOIS MUSEUM falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WESTERN ILLINOIS MUSEUM equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are WESTERN ILLINOIS MUSEUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WESTERN ILLINOIS MUSEUM reported $270k in total revenue and $376k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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