Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Nebraska.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $45k $48k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at GARDNER 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
$1.4M
Itemized grants
20
Median grant
$38k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE STATE FOUNDATION | WAYNE, NE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $512k |
| WAYNE STATE FOUNDATION | WAYNE, NE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $195k |
| DIXON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY | WAKEFIELD, NE | GENERAL FUNDING | $100k |
| ST PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH | BEAUFORT, SC | TUITION ASSISTANCE | $80k |
| PROVIDENCE MEDICAL FOUNDATION | WAYNE, NE | ANNUAL GALA & SURGERY DEPT | $76k |
| LITTLE RED HEN THEATRE | WAKEFIELD, NE | OUTREACH | $75k |
| NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | LINCOLN, NE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $75k |
| WINSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE | WINSIDE, NE | GENERAL FUNDING | $70k |
| CITY OF WAYNE | WAYNE, NE | GENERAL FUNDING | $50k |
| DIOCESE OF CHARLESTONCATHOLIC COMM FDTN | CHARLESTON, SC | GENERAL FUND | $50k |
| ST JAMES COMMUNITY FUND | SAINT JAMES, MN | GENERAL FUNDING | $25k |
| PILGER FIRE & RESCUE | PILGER, NE | GENERAL FUNDING | $24k |
| AMI KIDS | TAMPA, FL | OUTREACH | $20k |
| COMMUNITY RECREATION OF WAKEFIELD | WAKEFIELD, NE | GENERAL FUNDING | $10k |
| BUILDERS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION | OZARK, MO | GENERAL FUNDING | $7k |
| FAITH & FAMILY PRODUCTION INC | CONCORD, NE | GENERAL FUNDING | $5k |
| OMAHA PACESETTER | BENNINGTON, NE | BASEBALL PROGRAM | $5k |
| HILLRISE ELEMENTARY PTO | ELKHORN, NE | GENERAL FUNDING | $2k |
| WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL | WAKEFIELD, NE | SCHOOL FUNDRAISING | $2k |
| EMERSON HUBBARD SCHOOL | EMERSON, NE | ONE BOOK, ONE SCHOOL PROGRAM | $803 |
Held steady
from 2023
From $45k in 2023 to $45k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 217%.
- Board Member 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 GARDNER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GARDNER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of GARDNER FOUNDATION received $45,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Nebraska, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GARDNER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Nebraska, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GARDNER FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GARDNER FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are GARDNER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GARDNER FOUNDATION reported $2.9M in total revenue and $1.9M 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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