Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $4k $4k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $4k $4k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ALEX STERN FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% 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
$565k
Itemized grants
67
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPACT FOUNDATION | FARGO, ND | GIVING HEARTS | $113k |
| ANGELS HOCKEY CLUB | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| OAK GROVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| FARGO PARK DISTRICT FOUNDATION | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| FARGO PARKS & RECREATION | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| CAPSTONE CLASSICAL ACADEMY | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| RED RIVER REGIONAL MARKSMANSHIP | WEST FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| RED RIVER CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CTR | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $13k |
| AMERICAN GOLD GYMNASTICS | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| BRIDGING THE GAP | WEST FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| GREAT PLAINS FOOD BANK | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| HANDI-WHEELS TRANSPORTATION INC | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| LANDON'S LIGHT FOUNDATION | WEST FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| LEND A HAND (DMF) | FARGO, ND | PROGRAM SPONSOR | $10k |
| SOUL SOLUTIONS | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| TNT KID'S FITNESS | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| WOMEN'S CARE CENTER | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| YWCA | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| CITY OF MOORHEAD MATSON BASEBALL FIELD | MOORHEAD, MN | MATSON FIELD IMPROVEMENTS | $8k |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
| BIO GIRLS | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
| CHILDRENS DENTAL SERVICES INC | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
| COMMUNITY OF CARE | FARGO, ND | VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $5k |
| EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
| FARGO AIR MUSEUM | FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 125%.
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 ($1M - $10M), 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 ALEX STERN FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of ALEX STERN FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of ALEX STERN FAMILY FOUNDATION received $4,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at ALEX STERN FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at ALEX STERN FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ALEX STERN FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ALEX STERN FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ALEX STERN FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $541k in total revenue and $653k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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