Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $50k $54k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ABSHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.5M
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$32k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOLARSHIPS | VARIOUS, IL | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITIES FOR APPROVED STUDENTS. | $438k |
| NORRIS CITY-OMAHA-ENFIELD CUSD #3 | NORRIS CITY, IL | RENOVATE ENTIRE HOME EC LAB WITH COMMERCIAL KITCHENS & 5 WORK STATIONS. | $387k |
| CARMI FIRE DEPARTMENT | CARMI, IL | TO PURCHASE NEW BRUSH TRUCKS, SIDE X SIDE, TANKS AND SKIDS. | $195k |
| SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE | HARRISBURG, IL | TO PROVIDE TO THE DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM & NEW SIGNAGE AT THE CARMI CAMPUS. | $148k |
| WHITE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE | CARMI, IL | RED CROSS TRAINING & PAY OFF LOAN ON AMBULANCE. | $104k |
| CARMI WHITE COUNTY CUSD#5 | CARMI, IL | READING PROGRAM,TO UPDATE CURRICULUM SUBSCRIPTION & INSTALL BOOK VENDING MACHINES IN ELEM. SCH. SUBSCRIPTION, INSTALL BOOK VENDING MACHINE IN ELEMENTARY SCH. | $72k |
| CARMI COMPASSION CENTER | CARMI, IL | FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH A NEW BUILDING. | $50k |
| OPTICAL ACADEMY | CLIFTON, NJ | VISION PROGRAM FOR NCOE & CWC SCHOOLS EYE SCREENING, EXAMS AND GLASSES. | $32k |
| THE GUARDIAN CENTER | CARMI, IL | TO PURCHASE NEW VIDEO & AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENT FOR ABUSED CHILDREN. | $30k |
| FERRELL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | ELDORADO, IL | TO PURCHASE 2020 FORD ESCAPE TO TRANSPORT LAB WORK. | $26k |
| WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF | CARMI, IL | TO PURCHASE AED EQUIPMENT FOR SQUAD CARS. | $11k |
| NORRIS CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT | NORRIS CITY, IL | TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, FOAM PACKS, EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE BLANKETS. | $11k |
| WHITE COUNTY 4H | CARMI, IL | NEW LIGHTING, FANS, BLEACHERS, UPDATES TO THE LIVESTOCK BARN. | $5k |
| CARMI CHRISTMAS ELVES | CARMI, IL | DISPLAY SIGN AT CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. | $25 |
Held steady
from 2023
From $50k in 2023 to $50k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 665%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ABSHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ABSHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of ABSHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC received $50,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ABSHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ABSHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ABSHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ABSHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ABSHER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC reported $13.6M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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