Arts, Culture & Humanities · ME
Penobscot Marine Museum
Penobscot Marine Museum reported paying Karen Smith, Executive Di, $108,420 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Karen Smith at approximately the 75th percentile among 114 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $88,639).
$917,257Total revenue (FY 2025)
$108,420Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to ME cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum Of Northern Colorado | CO | $917,884 | $99,351 |
| Museum Of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts | NY | $911,142 | $41,684 |
| Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive | IA | $910,340 | $91,722 |
| Mclean County Historical Society | IL | $907,733 | $99,670 |
| The William Rockhill Nelson Trust | MO | $937,554 | $275,106 |
| Center For Railroad Photography | WI | $894,659 | $96,995 |
| St Joseph Museums Inc | MO | $941,089 | $89,279 |
| Don Garlits Museum Of Drag Racing | FL | $888,127 | $8,309 |