Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary, Director, Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $24k $25k |
Director, Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $24k $25k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$731k
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS | DETROIT, MI | SUPPORT FOR THE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM FOR SIXTH GRADERS THROUGH COLLEGE. | $100k |
| BRILLIANT DETROIT | DETROIT, MI | OPERATIONS SUPPORT AT DEXTER-LINWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD HUB. | $76k |
| HUMBLE DESIGN INC | SOUTHFIELD, MI | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE DETROIT METRO AREA OPERATIONS, WITH A FOCUS ON SUPPORTING MILITARY VETERANS. | $65k |
| BEYOND BASICS | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI | SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $50k |
| COLLEGE CAREER AND BEYOND (FKA MIDNIGHT GOLF PROGRAM) | DETROIT, MI | MAKING GRADUATION POSSIBLE PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $50k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT UNDER THE ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION FUND OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. | $50k |
| DETROIT HORSE POWER | DETROIT, MI | CAPITAL COMMITMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER. | $50k |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - HILLEL | EAST LANSING, MI | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $50k |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - STUDENT LIFE DEVELOPMENT | ANN ARBOR, MI | BLAVINS SCHOLARS PROGRAM. | $50k |
| WINNING FUTURES | WARREN, MI | 10TH GRADE LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $45k |
| GESHER HUMAN SERVICES | SOUTHFIELD, MI | SUPPORT FOR THE CLUBHOUSE FOR THE COMMON GOOD OPERATIONS. | $40k |
| RACQUET UP DETROIT | DETROIT, MI | 2025 SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $30k |
| DETROIT PUBLIC MEDIA | WIXOM, MI | PROGRAMMING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. | $25k |
| MOTOWN MUSEUM | DETROIT, MI | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE STUDIO RECORDING AND ENGINEERING PODS. | $25k |
| BEDS 4 KIDS | OAK PARK, MI | MATERIALS COST SUPPORT. | $15k |
| JASMYNN'S VOICE INC | ADRIAN, MI | SUPPORT FOR THE PURCHASE OF IPADS, OTTERBOX CASES AND AAC APPS TO THOSE LIVING WITH AUTISM. | $10k |
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 ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION received $24,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ELAINE STERN FOUNDATION reported $605k in total revenue and $961k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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