Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-trustee Unclassified | $64k $68k |
Co-trustee Unclassified | $32k $34k |
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 BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION equaled 16% 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
$308k
Itemized grants
39
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | ARLINGTON, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20k |
| Northwestern Memoral Foundation | Chicago, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20k |
| SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB | CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20k |
| LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20k |
| ASCENSION AUTISM SPECTRUM (ASDDRC) ATTN JULIE PANICALI | BOLINGBROOK, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $18k |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES - CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15k |
| MISERICORDIA HEART OF MERCY CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15k |
| CASA KANE COUNTY | GENEVA, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15k |
| EDWARD FOUNDATION | NAPERVILLE, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| FAMILY SHELTER SERVICE | WHEATON, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREASURE CHEST FOUNDATION | ORLAND PARK, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8k |
| MARKLUND CHILDREN'S HOME | GENEVA, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7k |
| FOX VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACTION | ST CHARLES, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6k |
| LAZARUS HOUSE | ST CHARLES, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6k |
| ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT | AURORA, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| HUMANITARIAN SERVICE PROJECT | CAROL STREAM, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP | SANTA ANA, CA | CHARITABLE | $5k |
| CANINE THERAPY CORPS INC | CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| AID FOR WOMEN | CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| FAMILY RESCUE | CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| GIGIS PLAYHOUSE OF TINLEY PARK | TINLEY PARK, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| AURORA INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY | AURORA, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| CASA CENTRAL | CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| Well Child Center | Elgin, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
Up 10%
from 2023
From $58k in 2023 to $64k 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.
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 BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION
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In 2024, BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION reported $293k in total revenue and $409k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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