Arts, Culture & Humanities · DC
International Spy Museum
International Spy Museum reported paying Christopher Costa, Executive Director, $425,200 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Christopher Costa at approximately the 38th percentile among 152 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $482,733).
$31,785,524Total revenue (FY 2024)
$425,200Total executive compensation
38thPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to DC cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Symphony Association | TN | $32,045,277 | $483,706 |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall Inc | FL | $32,237,357 | $374,860 |
| The American Theatre Guild | MO | $32,265,294 | $508,626 |
| School Of American Ballet Inc | NY | $31,222,809 | $420,446 |
| Johnny Morris' Wonders Of Wildlife Foundation | MO | $32,378,834 | $240,722 |
| American Battlefield Trust | DC | $31,187,669 | $368,822 |
| Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc | WA | $31,140,199 | $566,843 |
| Buffalo Bill Memorial Association | WY | $32,505,443 | $352,096 |