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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE
DC · Arts & Culture · EIN 530206027
65
Executives Disclosed
$1955.6M
Annual Revenue
$7566.3M
Total Assets
4.2:1
Internal Pay Ratio
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE has 65 executives with disclosed compensation. The highest-paid executive, Amy Chen (CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER), received peak total compensation of $1,198,017. The sector average for Arts & Culture executives is $120K.
Top Executive Compensation Over Time
Executive Compensation
| Name | Title | Peak Comp. | Latest Comp. | Years | vs. Household |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Chen | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | $1.2M | $1.2M | 2016–2024 | 16x |
| Mr Lonnie G Bunch Iii | SECRETARY OF THE SMITHSONIAN | $990K | $990K | 2019–2024 | 13.2x |
| David Skorton | Former Secretary | $966K | $492K | 2016–2020 | 12.9x |
| Jeffrey Smith | INVESTMENT OFFICER | $783K | $783K | 2016–2024 | 10.4x |
| Michael Giovenco | INVESTMENT OFFICER | $698K | $698K | 2017–2024 | 9.3x |
| Christopher Liedel | President - Smithsonian Enterprises | $691K | $586K | 2016–2019 | 9.2x |
| Meroe Park | DEPUTY SECRETARY & COO | $664K | $664K | 2024–2024 | 8.8x |
| Ryan Dotson | INVESTMENT OFFICER | $657K | $657K | 2017–2024 | 8.8x |
| Carol Leblanc | PRESIDENT, SMITHSONIAN ENTERPRISES | $602K | $602K | 2016–2024 | 8x |
| Michael Caruso | Editor in Chief - Smithsonian Magazine | $594K | $594K | 2016–2020 | 7.9x |
| Ronald Cortez | UNDER SEC FOR FIN/ADMIN & CFO | $559K | $559K | 2024–2024 | 7.5x |
| Melissa Chiu | DIR, HIRSHHORN MUSEUM & SCULPTUE GARDEN | $533K | $533K | 2016–2024 | 7.1x |
| Robert Spiller | ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADVANCEMENT | $532K | $532K | 2019–2024 | 7.1x |
| Albert Horvath | Former Under Secretary Finance & Administration/CFO | $530K | $198K | 2016–2020 | 7.1x |
| Edward R Howell | Senior Vice President Retail Group - Smithsonian Enterprises | $529K | $529K | 2018–2019 | 7.1x |
| Chase Robinson | DIR SACKLER GALLERY/FREER | $516K | $516K | 2020–2024 | 6.9x |
| John Davis | Provost | $516K | $516K | 2018–2020 | 6.9x |
| Kevin Gover | UNDER SEC FOR HISTORY & CULTURE | $516K | $516K | 2024–2024 | 6.9x |
| Ellen Stofan | UNDER SEC FOR SCIENCE & RESEARCH | $510K | $510K | 2024–2024 | 6.8x |
| Edward Howell | SVP Retail-Smithsonian Enterprises | $450K | $451K | 2016–2016 | 6x |
| Richard Kurin Thru 93019 | FMR, SR. SCHOLAR AND AMB-AT-LARGE | $438K | $438K | 2024–2024 | 5.8x |
| Virginia Clark | Assistant Secretary for advancement | $419K | $273K | 2016–2018 | 5.6x |
| Richard Kurin | Former Acting Provost/Under Secretary for Museum and Research | $419K | $419K | 2016–2020 | 5.6x |
| Amy Wilkens | Chief Revenue Officer - Smithsonian Enterprises | $412K | $412K | 2018–2018 | 5.5x |
| Charles Alcock | Director, Harvard Smithsonian Center for Asrophysics | $409K | $361K | 2019–2020 | 5.5x |
| Mark Bauman | Senior Vice President Media - Smithsonian Enterprises | $398K | $398K | 2018–2018 | 5.3x |
| Michael McCarthy | Under Secretary Finance & Administration/CFO | $383K | $383K | 2019–2020 | 5.1x |
| Julissa Marenco | ASST SEC. FOR COMM/EXT AFFAIRS & CMO | $373K | $373K | 2019–2024 | 5x |
| Dennis Kelly | Interim President - Smithsonian Enterprises | $361K | $341K | 2018–2019 | 4.8x |
| Bruce Dauer | Vice President Finance/Adm - Smithsonian Enterprises | $337K | $258K | 2016–2018 | 4.5x |
| Claudine Browndecd 031716 | Asst Sec - Education and Access | $308K | $309K | 2016–2016 | 4.1x |
| Zully Dorr Thru 093019 | FMR, ACTING ASST SEC. FOR ADVANCEMENT | $304K | $304K | 2024–2024 | 4.1x |
| Judith Leonard | General Counsel | $293K | $293K | 2016–2020 | 3.9x |
| Cathy Helm Thru 90123 | FMR, INSPECTOR GENERAL | $292K | $292K | 2024–2024 | 3.9x |
| Porter Wilkinson | CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE REGENTS | $290K | $290K | 2016–2024 | 3.9x |
| Evelyn Liebermandecd 121215 | Senior Advisor to the Secretary | $284K | $285K | 2016–2016 | 3.8x |
| Patricia Bartlett | Former Associate Provost for Education & Access | $282K | $282K | 2017–2020 | 3.8x |
| Zully Dorr | Former Acting Director for Advancement | $282K | $275K | 2018–2020 | 3.8x |
| Deron Burba | Chief Information Officer | $267K | $267K | 2016–2020 | 3.6x |
| Derek Ross | DIR, OFC OF PLNG, DSGN & CONST | $262K | $262K | 2024–2024 | 3.5x |
| John Lapiana | Former Acting Assistant Secretary - Communication & External Affairs | $250K | $250K | 2016–2020 | 3.3x |
| Jean Garvin | Former Director - Finance & Accounting | $249K | $249K | 2016–2020 | 3.3x |
| Farleigh Earhart | GENERAL COUNSEL (ACTING) | $249K | $249K | 2024–2024 | 3.3x |
| Douglas Hall Thru 93022 | FMR, ACTING UNDER SEC. FOR ADMINISTR | $244K | $244K | 2024–2024 | 3.3x |
| Nancy Bechtol | Director - Smithsonian Facilities | $241K | $241K | 2016–2020 | 3.2x |
| Joan Mockeridge | INSPECTOR GENERAL (ACTING) | $241K | $241K | 2024–2024 | 3.2x |
| Era Marshall | Director - Equal Employment & Minority Affairs | $238K | $238K | 2016–2020 | 3.2x |
| Cathy Helm | Inspector General | $238K | $238K | 2016–2020 | 3.2x |
| Mary Payne | Director - Office of Government Relations | $232K | $232K | 2016–2017 | 3.1x |
| Carolyn Martin | Former Acting Assistant Secretary - Communication & External Affairs | $227K | $208K | 2018–2020 | 3x |
| James Douglas | Director - Office of Human Resources | $223K | $209K | 2016–2018 | 3x |
| Andrew Zino | Former Comptroller | $221K | $221K | 2016–2017 | 2.9x |
| David Voyles | Former Director - Planning, Management & Budget | $215K | $208K | 2016–2020 | 2.9x |
| Kenneth Johnson | Associate Director - Planning, Management & Budget | $209K | $209K | 2016–2019 | 2.8x |
| W John Kress | Former Interim Under Secretary for Science | $203K | $132K | 2019–2020 | 2.7x |
| John Kress | Former Interim Under Secretary - Science | $202K | $196K | 2016–2018 | 2.7x |
| Charles Alcock Thru 123120 | FMR DIR, HARVARD-SMITHSONIAN CENTER | $198K | $198K | 2024–2024 | 2.6x |
| Roger Brissenden Thru 33121 | FMR, ACTING UNDER SEC. FOR SCI & RSC | $195K | $195K | 2024–2024 | 2.6x |
| Waltrunette Gardner | Acting Director - Office of Human Resources | $185K | $145K | 2018–2019 | 2.5x |
| Judith Leonard Thru 30123 | FMR, GENERAL COUNSEL | $182K | $182K | 2024–2024 | 2.4x |
| Charles R Alcock | Former Acting Under Sec - Science | $178K | $179K | 2016–2016 | 2.4x |
| Dorothy Leffler | Director - Office of Contracts | $174K | $174K | 2016–2016 | 2.3x |
| G Wayne Clough | Former Secretary | $148K | $148K | 2016–2016 | 2x |
| Era Marshall Thru 93019 | FMR DIR, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT & SUPPLIER DIVERSITY | $136K | $136K | 2024–2024 | 1.8x |
| Nancy Bechtol Thru 123022 | FMR DIR, SMITHSONIAN FACIILITIES | $106K | $106K | 2024–2024 | 1.4x |
Annual Summary
| Year | Executives | Avg. Comp. | Highest Comp. | Total Payroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 31 | $311K | $692K | $9.3M |
| 2017 | 27 | $347K | $848K | $9.4M |
| 2018 | 30 | $326K | $896K | $9.8M |
| 2019 | 32 | $365K | $966K | $11.7M |
| 2020 | 29 | $375K | $921K | $10.9M |
| 2024 | 27 | $454K | $1.2M | $12.3M |
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