Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $247k $276k |
Committee Member Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Committee Member Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Committee Member Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Committee Member Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast 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 2023, the highest total compensation at EDWARD M WILSON FOUNDATION equaled 12% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.6M
Itemized grants
89
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE INC | FORT WAYNE, IN | OPERATING SUPPORT | $110k |
| AUBURN AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE INC | AUBURN, IN | 21ST CENTRY ACDA MUSEUM | $100k |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS FORT WAYNE | FORT WAYNE, IN | GREAT FUTURES | $97k |
| FORT WAYNE BALLET INC | FORT WAYNE, IN | BOLD MOVES CAMPAIGN | $90k |
| FORT WAYNE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC | FORT WAYNE, IN | ZOO EDUCATION | $75k |
| TRINE UNIVERSITY INC | ANGOLA, IN | EXPANSION PROJECT | $60k |
| FORT WAYNE PARK FOUNDATION INC | FORT WAYNE, IN | RIVERFRONT PHASE TWO | $55k |
| UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS | FORT WAYNE, IN | USF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT | $40k |
| PURDUE UNIVERSITY | West Lafayette, IN | DSB BANKING CENTER | $35k |
| ASSOCIATED CHURCHES OF FORT WAYNE AND ALLEN COUNTY INC | FORT WAYNE, IN | OPERATING SUPPORT | $35k |
| FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART INC | FORT WAYNE, IN | EXHIBITION PROGRAM | $35k |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHERN INDIANA | FORT WAYNE, IN | ELEMENTARY PROGRAM AND JA | $30k |
| HUMANE FORTWAYNE (ACSPCA) | Fort Wayne, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| FORT WAYNE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT | FORT WAYNE, IN | LEGACY OF HOPE PROJECT | $25k |
| FORT WAYNE PUBLIC TELEVISION INC | FORT WAYNE, IN | CAPACITY BUILDING PAYMENT | $25k |
| TURNSTONE CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES | FORT WAYNE, IN | CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25k |
| ALLEN COUNTY-FORT WAYNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC HISTORY CENTER | FORT WAYNE, IN | K-12 ADMISSION FREE PROGRAM | $25k |
| VISITING NURSE AND HOSPICE HOME INC | FORT WAYNE, IN | TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT | $25k |
| FORT WAYNE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | FORT WAYNE, IN | AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP | $25k |
| COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK | FORT WAYNE, IN | SPECIALIZED MEDICAL | $25k |
| NORTHEAST INDIANA FOUNDATION | FORT WAYNE, IN | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $25k |
| VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC | FORT WAYNE, IN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| ANTHONY WAYNE AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | FORT WAYNE, IN | BSA SCOUTREACH | $20k |
| SCAN INC | FORT WAYNE, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC | FORT WAYNE, IN | HUNGER RELIEF INITIATIVES | $20k |
Up 7%
from 2022
From $231k in 2022 to $247k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 20%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
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 EDWARD M WILSON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of EDWARD M WILSON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of EDWARD M WILSON FOUNDATION received $247,071 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at EDWARD M WILSON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at EDWARD M WILSON FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at EDWARD M WILSON FOUNDATION equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are EDWARD M WILSON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, EDWARD M WILSON FOUNDATION reported $2M in total revenue and $2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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