THE MISSION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM IS TO EDUCATE VISITORS, FANS, PLAYERS, AND SCHOLARS BY COLLECTING, PRESERVING, EXHIBITING, AND INTERPRETING THE GAME OF CHESS AND ITS CONTINUING CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC SIGNIFICANCE.
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 |
|---|---|
VP - Chief Curator Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $140k $153k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with St. Louis, MO-IL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WORLD CHESS MUSEUM INC equaled 4% 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 WORLD CHESS MUSEUM INC
What does the Vice President of WORLD CHESS MUSEUM INC earn?
In 2023, the Vice President of WORLD CHESS MUSEUM INC received $139,686 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Vice President roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at WORLD CHESS MUSEUM INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Vice President at WORLD CHESS MUSEUM INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WORLD CHESS MUSEUM INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are WORLD CHESS MUSEUM INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WORLD CHESS MUSEUM INC reported $4M in total revenue and $3.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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