BRIGHTSTAR WISCONSIN FOUNDATION ACCEPTS CHARITABLE DONATIONS AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND USES THEM TO TAKE CONVERTIBLE DEBT AND EQUITY POSITIONS IN FOR-PROFIT EARLY-STAGE COMPANIES THAT CREATE JOBS IN WISCONSIN. EARNINGS AND RETURN OF PROCEEDS OF INVESTMENTS WILL BE REINVESTED IN OTHER FOR-PROFIT EARLY-STAGE COMPANIES THAT CREATE JOBS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Wisconsin.
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $32k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $175k | — | — | $32k | $208k $224k |
Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $29k $31k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BRIGHTSTAR WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC equaled 60% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,143 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 17%
from 2023
From $250k in 2023 to $208k 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 fell 17% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 330%.
- Vice President pay fell 62% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BRIGHTSTAR WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BRIGHTSTAR WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of BRIGHTSTAR WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC received $207,786 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Wisconsin, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BRIGHTSTAR WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Wisconsin, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BRIGHTSTAR WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BRIGHTSTAR WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC equaled 60% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are BRIGHTSTAR WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BRIGHTSTAR WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC reported $268k in total revenue and $344k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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