Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Nebraska.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $139k $150k |
Chair Board Chair 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $18k $19k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $2k $2k |
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
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 COOPER FOUNDATION equaled 11% 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
$698k
Itemized grants
54
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN EN THOMPSON FORUM ON WORLD ISSUES | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $50k |
| CLYDE MALONE COMMUNITY CENTER | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $30k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN EN THOMPSON FORUM ON WORLD ISSUES | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $26k |
| ASIAN COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $25k |
| UNITED WAY OF LINCOLNLANCASTER COUNTY | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $23k |
| SUNRISE COMMUNICATIONS INC | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20k |
| LIVE YES STUDIOS INC (PAYEE LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION) | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20k |
| YWCA LINCOLN | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20k |
| WILLA CATHER FOUNDATION | RED CLOUD, NE | OPERATING | $20k |
| LINCOLN ARTS COUNCIL | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20k |
| LUX CENTER FOR THE ARTS | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20k |
| SOLIDAGO CONSERVANCY | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20k |
| NEBRASKA TRIBES ADDRESSING VIOLENCE COALITION | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $20k |
| LINCOLN POLICE DEPARTMENT | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $16k |
| CIVIC NEBRASKA | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $15k |
| I BE BLACK GIRL | OMAHA, NE | OPERATING | $15k |
| NEBRASKA SPORTS COUNCIL | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $15k |
| NEBRASKA LAND TRUST INC | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $15k |
| CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE ADVANCEMENT | OMAHA, NE | OPERATING | $15k |
| VISIONARY YOUTH | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $15k |
| NORTHEAST FAMILY CENTER | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $15k |
| CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER INC | ALLIANCE, NE | OPERATING | $10k |
| MEADOWLARK MUSIC FESTIVAL | LINCOLN, NE | OPERATING | $10k |
| NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT | OMAHA, NE | OPERATING | $10k |
| NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST | LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM | $10k |
Up 10%
from 2023
From $127k in 2023 to $139k 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.
Board President pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Chair pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
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 COOPER FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of COOPER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of COOPER FOUNDATION received $139,132 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at COOPER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at COOPER FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at COOPER FOUNDATION equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are COOPER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, COOPER FOUNDATION reported $2.6M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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