THE TRUST WAS CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING WORKS OF ART TO BE EXHIBITED FOR THE DELECTATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PUBLIC IN BUILDINGS PROVIDED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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 |
|---|---|
Director/ceo Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $253k $280k |
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 24 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The William Rockhill Nelson Trust equaled 13% 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 69%
from 2022
From $150k in 2022 to $253k in 2023.
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 The William Rockhill Nelson Trust
What does the Director (Operational) of The William Rockhill Nelson Trust earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of The William Rockhill Nelson Trust received $253,386 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at The William Rockhill Nelson Trust compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at The William Rockhill Nelson Trust falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The William Rockhill Nelson Trust equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are The William Rockhill Nelson Trust's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The William Rockhill Nelson Trust reported $938k in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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