THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ABOUT AVIATION AND SPACE ENDEAVORS OF THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $222k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- $128
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Colorado | $222k | $15k | $4k | $128 | $244k $262k |
Chief Financial Officer (thru Dec) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $143k $153k |
Chief Development Officer (from March) 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $98k $106k |
Chief Marketing Officer (from May) Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $94k $101k |
Chief Financial Officer (from Nov.) 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $16k $17k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, 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 2024, the highest total compensation at WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM 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.
Down 2%
from 2023
From $248k in 2023 to $244k in 2024.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 36%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 5% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM received $244,489 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Colorado: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM reported $5.6M in total revenue and $7.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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