Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vp; Director of Operations Median to 75th percentile | $150k $167k |
President & Treasurer Board President Above 90th percentile | $150k $167k |
Vp; Director of Finance 25th percentile to median | $75k $84k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GEORGE W MERGENS FOUNDATION equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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
$701k
Itemized grants
67
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL | WINOOSKI, VT | TUITION ASSISTANCE | $50k |
| RICE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL | SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT | TUITION ASSISTANCE | $45k |
| BSA GREEN MOUNTAIN COUNCIL | WATERBURY, VT | 2024 FRIENDS OF SCOUTING, CAMP NORRIS & PHILMONT EXCURSION | $38k |
| VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS | RICHMOND, VT | FARM PROGRAM | $25k |
| LIFE HOUSE MAINE | BRUNSWICK, ME | CHAPMAN HOUSE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $25k |
| GREATER BURLINGTON YMCA | BURLINGTON, VT | CAMP ABNAKI/YOUTH MEMBERSHIP SUBSIDIES | $20k |
| SPECTRUM YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES | BURLINGTON, VT | OPERATING | $20k |
| WUKU KAWOQMAYA HEALTH ALLIANCE | BETHEL, VT | COMPLEX PEDIATRIC PROGRAM | $20k |
| KING STREET CENTER | BURLINGTON, VT | OPERATING | $16k |
| AUDUBON CENTER | HUNTINGTON, VT | YOUTH PROGRAMMING | $15k |
| CHILDRENS LITERACY FOUNDATION | WATERBURY CENTER, VT | YEAR OF THE BOOK: BAKERSFIELD ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL | $15k |
| RESOURCE | BURLINGTON, VT | YOUTHBUILD & LEAP PROGRAMS | $15k |
| VERMONT FOOD BANK | BARRE, VT | VEGGIEVAN GO & BACKPACK PROGRAMS | $15k |
| SAINT PAUL'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL | BARTON, VT | COMPUTER UPGRADE AND OERATING SUPPORT | $14k |
| ASPIRE TOGETHER | WILLISTON, VT | FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE PROGRAM | $10k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BRATTLEBORO | BRATTLEBORO, VT | PURCHASE OF TRANSPORT VEHICLES | $10k |
| BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP | BRATTLEBORO, VT | PIPELINES & PATHWAYS PROGRAM | $10k |
| BRATTLEBORO MUSEUM & ARTS CENTER | BRATTLEBORO, VT | YOUTH ART PROGRAMS | $10k |
| ECHO LEAHY CENTER FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN | BURLINGTON, VT | SCIEXCEL PROGRAM | $10k |
| ESSEX CHIPS | ESSEX JUNCTION, VT | OPERATING | $10k |
| FAIRBANKS MUSEUM | STJOHNSBURY, VT | 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE PLANNING | $10k |
| FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | BURLINGTON, VT | STUDENT MATINEE SERIES | $10k |
| GENERATOR | BURLINGTON, VT | LEARNING LAB YOUTH PROGRAMS | $10k |
| GOVERNORS INSTITUTE OF VERMONT | WINOOSKI, VT | OPERATING | $10k |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN FARM TO SCHOOL | NEWPORT, VT | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
Held steady
from 2022
From $150k in 2022 to $150k 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 President pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 17%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
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 ($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 GEORGE W MERGENS FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Operating Officer of GEORGE W MERGENS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of GEORGE W MERGENS FOUNDATION received $150,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at GEORGE W MERGENS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at GEORGE W MERGENS FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GEORGE W MERGENS FOUNDATION equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are GEORGE W MERGENS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GEORGE W MERGENS FOUNDATION reported $502k in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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