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 Wisconsin.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $162k $179k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
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 EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION equaled 8% 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
$1.7M
Itemized grants
104
Median grant
$2k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| HISTORIC HAYMARKET MILWAUKEE INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1M |
| MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY FOR HELFAER TENNI | MILWAUKEE, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $400k |
| ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEEPLATYPUS | Milwaukee, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $36k |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESH | Milwaukee, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25k |
| MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM | MILWAUKEE, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WAUKESHA COUNT | WAUKESHA, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| ADAPTIVE COMMUNITY APPROACH PROGRAM ACAP | WAUKESHA, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| PENFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER | Milwaukee, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND (UPAF) | Milwaukee, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| WOMENS CARE CENTER MILWAUKEE | Milwaukee, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| THE WOMENS CENTER | Vienna, VA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| MILWAUKEE WOMENS CENTER | MILWAUKEE, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| IMPACT INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | Milwaukee, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| JUST ONE MORE MINISTRY INC | Glendale, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| HOPE HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY VIRTUAL PET W | Milwaukee, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| SHARP LITERACY MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE | Milwaukee, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| WAR MEMORIAL CENTER | MILWAUKEE, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING | Milwaukee, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| DISCOVERY WORLD LLC | MILWAUKEE, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4k |
| MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART AND DESIGN | Milwaukee, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4k |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN | Wauwatosa, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3k |
| ST MARCUS SCHOOL | Milwaukee, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3k |
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 EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION received $162,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, EVAN & MARION HELFAER FOUNDATION reported $2.1M in total revenue and $2.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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