Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Minnesota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $15k $16k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $15k $16k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $15k $16k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $15k $16k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $15k $16k |
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 GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% 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
30
Median grant
$28k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWOODS BATTERED WOMENS SHELTER | BEMIDJI, MN | NEW BUILDING | $250k |
| NORTHWOODS PREGANCY CENTER | BEMIDJI, MN | PURCHASE BUILDING | $175k |
| BEMIDJI HIGH SCHOOL FIELD IMPROVEMENT | BEMIDJI, MN | IMPROVE GAME FIELDS | $100k |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE BEMIDJI AREA | BEMIDJI, MN | PROGRAMMING 2024 | $100k |
| NEILSON SPEARHEAD CENTER | BEMIDJI, MN | YEAR 1 OF 5 PLEDGE | $91k |
| HEADWATERS SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | MATCHING FUNDS | $63k |
| WELLS ACADEMY INC | BEMIDJI, MN | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | $62k |
| BEMIDJI SENIOR CENTER | BEMIDJI, MN | LOWER LEVEL REMODEL | $59k |
| BAGLEY PTO | BAGLEY, MN | PLAYGROUND UPGRADE | $50k |
| BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | FUND 40 SCHOLARSHIPS | $40k |
| 218 SPORTS INC | BEMIDJI, MN | SPORTS MARKETING | $40k |
| ALASKA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | PUPOSKY, MN | FIRE TRUCK BAY | $40k |
| BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | FUND 14 INTERNSHIPS | $38k |
| BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP | $37k |
| NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | FUND SCHOLARSHIPS | $30k |
| BEMIDJI COMMUNITY ARENA | BEMIDJI, MN | REPLACE HOCKEY BOARDS | $25k |
| BEMIDJI GIRLS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL ASSN | BEMIDJI, MN | FIELD IMPROVEMENTS | $25k |
| BEMIDJI HIGH SCHOOL MATH DEPARTMENT | BEMIDJI, MN | CALCULATORS | $25k |
| CLEAR WATERS LIFE CENTER | CLEARBROOK, MN | REPAIRS | $25k |
| BELTRAMI COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION | BEMIDJI, MN | CANINE ENCLOSURE | $22k |
| BELTRAMI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | BEMIDJI, MN | COMMY PROGRAMMING | $20k |
| BEMIDJI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | BEMIDJI, MN | PROGRAMMING 2024-2025 | $20k |
| NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | BEMIDJI, MN | LAKE BOULEVARD BENCHES | $20k |
| BEMIDJI BLUE OX MARATHON | BEMIDJI, MN | TRAILER & BARRICADES | $15k |
| WATERMARK ART CENTER | BEMIDJI, MN | OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL | $8k |
Up 25%
from 2023
From $12k in 2023 to $15k 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.
Board Member pay rose 25% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 30%.
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 ($25M - $50M), 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 NEILSON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION received $15,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Minnesota, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Minnesota, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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