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How much do Smithsonian Institution executives make?

In FY2023, Smithsonian Institution reported 46 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $10,922,691, with the highest-paid officer earning $1,147,877.

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Officer and Employee Compensation

Name Title Compensation
Amy Chen CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER $1,147,877
Mr Lonnie G Bunch III SECRETARY OF THE SMITHSONIAN $915,469
Jeffrey Smith INVESTMENT OFFICER $699,892
Michael Giovenco INVESTMENT OFFICER $647,978
Meroe Park DEPUTY SECRETARY & COO $613,661
Ryan Dotson INVESTMENT OFFICER $573,416
Carol Leblanc PRESIDENT, SMITHSONIAN ENTERPRISES $530,461
Ronald Cortez UNDER SEC FOR FIN/ADMIN & CFO $482,777
Melissa Chiu DIR, HIRSHHORN MUSEUM & SCULPTUE GARDEN $459,518
Chase Robinson DIR SACKLER GALLERY/FREER $456,096
Robert Spiller ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADVANCEMENT $443,009
Kevin Gover UNDER SEC FOR HISTORY & CULTURE $439,538
Ellen Stofan UNDER SEC FOR SCIENCE & RESEARCH $438,975
Richard Kurin Thru 93019 FMR, SR. SCHOLAR AND AMB-AT-LARGE $365,110
Julissa Marenco ASST SEC. FOR COMM/EXT AFFAIRS & CMO $301,376
Cathy Helm Thru 90123 FMR, INSPECTOR GENERAL $273,332
Porter Wilkinson CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE REGENTS $253,749
Zully Dorr Thru 093019 FMR, ACTING ASST SEC. FOR ADVANCEMENT $244,297
Derek Ross DIR, OFC OF PLNG, DSGN & CONST $226,105
Farleigh Earhart GENERAL COUNSEL (ACTING) $222,203

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Compensation data is reported on the organization's IRS Form 990 Part VII (Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees). All amounts shown are public record as filed by the organization and may include salary, bonuses, and other compensation. Data is from the most recent available filing for this organization.

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