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 Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $50k $55k |
Co-trustee Unclassified | $5k $5k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, 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 GERALDINE S VIOLETT CHARITABLE FUND 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
$127k
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$63k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL | $63k |
| NEW YORK EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY OF MOUNT SINAI | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $63k |
Up 11%
from 2022
From $45k in 2022 to $50k in 2023.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 12%.
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 ($1M - $10M), 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 GERALDINE S VIOLETT CHARITABLE FUND
What does the Board Member of GERALDINE S VIOLETT CHARITABLE FUND earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of GERALDINE S VIOLETT CHARITABLE FUND received $49,606 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at GERALDINE S VIOLETT CHARITABLE FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at GERALDINE S VIOLETT CHARITABLE FUND falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GERALDINE S VIOLETT CHARITABLE FUND equaled 27% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are GERALDINE S VIOLETT CHARITABLE FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GERALDINE S VIOLETT CHARITABLE FUND reported $135k in total revenue and $185k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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