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 in Missouri.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $50k $53k |
Advisory Director Unclassified | $45k $48k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with St. Louis, MO-IL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 ARTHUR & HELEN BAER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 7% 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
$386k
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | ST LOUIS, MO | EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS AND GALA | $75k |
| JAZZ ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | JAZZ U EDUCATION PROGRAM AND GALA SPONSOR | $55k |
| CARDINAL GLENNON | ST LOUIS, MO | MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM | $50k |
| RANKEN JORDAN PEDIATRIC BRIDGE HOSPITAL | MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING | $50k |
| THE SHELDON ARTS FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING | $35k |
| LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING | $25k |
| BJC FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING | $25k |
| BOOKS FOR STL KIDS | ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING | $15k |
| THE BACKSTOPPERS | ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING | $15k |
| ARCHEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA | ST LOUIS, MO | BAER LECTURE SERIES | $13k |
| USO OF MISSOURI INC | ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING | $11k |
| VOLUNTEER LAWYERS & ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE ARTS | ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING | $8k |
| 100 NEEDIEST CASES | ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL FUNDING | $5k |
| JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES | ST LOUIS, MO | HARVEY KORNBLUM JEWISH FOOD PANTRY | $5k |
Up 33%
from 2023
From $38k in 2023 to $50k in 2024.
Estimated with St. Louis, MO-IL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 33% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 56%.
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 ARTHUR & HELEN BAER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of ARTHUR & HELEN BAER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of ARTHUR & HELEN BAER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION received $50,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Missouri, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at ARTHUR & HELEN BAER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Missouri, the 2024 pay of the Board President at ARTHUR & HELEN BAER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ARTHUR & HELEN BAER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ARTHUR & HELEN BAER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ARTHUR & HELEN BAER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION reported $863k in total revenue and $707k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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