WE ARE DEDICATED TO CREATING A HEALTHIER AND MORE VIBRANT DES MOINES COMMUNITY FOR ALL BY PRESERVING, ENHANCING AND ADVOCATING FOR PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $53k $57k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION received $52,841 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DES MOINES PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION reported $1.1M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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