Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vp/treasurer/trustee Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $35k $38k |
Secretary/trustee Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $34k $37k |
President/trustee Board President 25th percentile to median | $27k $29k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $4k $4k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at EA MELLINGER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% 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
$1.1M
Itemized grants
556
Median grant
$2k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONMOUTH COLLEGE | MONMOUTH, IL | GRANT | $20k |
| WIU SPEECH LANGUAGE HEARING CLINIC | MACOMB, IL | GRANT | $20k |
| CARL SANDBURG COLLEGE FOUNDATION | GALESBURG, IL | GRANT | $15k |
| BLEEDING & CLOTTING DISORDERS INSTITUTE | PEORIA, IL | GRANT | $5k |
| BUCHANAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS | MONMOUTH, IL | GRANT | $2k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $35k in 2023 to $35k 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 Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 10%.
- Board Secretary pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board President 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 ($10M - $25M), 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 EA MELLINGER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Treasurer of EA MELLINGER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of EA MELLINGER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC received $35,439 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at EA MELLINGER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at EA MELLINGER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at EA MELLINGER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are EA MELLINGER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, EA MELLINGER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC reported $1.4M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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