Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Dakota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Direction Advisor Unclassified | $945k $1M |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION equaled 27% 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
$2M
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINES FOUNDATION | SARASOTA, FL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1M |
| FREEDOM ALLIANCE | DULLES, VA | TO ADVANCE THE AMERICAN HERITAGE OF FREEDOM BY HONORING MILITARY SERVICE | $400k |
| HOPE FOR NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | TO SERVE NEW YORK'S MOST MARGINALIZED RESIDENTS INCLUDING AT RISK YOUTH AND THE HOMELESS | $250k |
| TUNNELS TO TOWERS | STATEN ISLAND, NY | TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONEE'S MISSION STATEMENT. | $200k |
| BACK ON MY FEET | PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO PROVIDE SUPPORTS FOR HOMELESS INVIDUALS | $40k |
| AMERICA'S VETDOGS | SMITHTOWN, NY | TO PROVIDE ENHANCED MOBILITY AND RENEWED INDEPENDENCE TO UNITED STATES VETERANS | $25k |
| GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND INC | SMITHTOWN, NY | TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND | $25k |
| FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION | FORT MYERS, FL | TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S PURPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONEE'S MISSION STATEMENT. | $20k |
| SPARK YOUTH NYC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| THE BANQUET | SIOUX FALLS, SD | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| HELEN KELLER SERVICES FOR THE BLIND | BROOKLYN, NY | TO ASSIST DEAF-BLIND YOUTHS | $15k |
| SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | SIOUX FALLS, SD | TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S PURPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONEE'S MISSION STATEMENT. | $15k |
| FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S PURPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONEE'S MISSION STATEMENT. | $10k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION received $2,500 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Dakota, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Dakota, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION equaled 27% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ESTHER AND HAROLD MERTZ FOUNDATION reported $5.4M in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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