Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Minnesota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/exec Dir/treasurer/secretary Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $80k $85k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation equaled 1% 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
$4.2M
Itemized grants
45
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church | Minneapolis, MN | General School Operations | $1.2M |
| Project Video | St Paul, MN | Asia Staff Fund, US Programming, Asia Family Meeting and Film Competition, India Initiative, Equipment | $420k |
| Venture | Burnsville, MN | General Operations & Administration NBCM - Salaries, Studio, Production Fund | $301k |
| Camp Omega | Waterville, MN | Capital Campaign: Adult and Family Retreat Center | $279k |
| Franciscan Brothers of Peace | St Paul, MN | General Budget, Karen Catholic Student Busing, BSC Friary Mortgage Aid | $225k |
| The Center for Victims of Torture | St Paul, MN | General Operating, Ukraine Healing and Justice Work, Thailand: Documenting Human Rights Violations in Burma | $220k |
| Show Hope Inc | Franklin, TN | Administrative | $200k |
| The Sanneh Foundation | St Paul, MN | Workforce Development, Community Camps, Conway Center Programs, Nutritional Services | $100k |
| Catholic Charities | Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $85k |
| Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network | Washington DC, DC | National Crisis Lifeline, Attorney and Physicians Network, Legislative, Social Media Specialist | $80k |
| Pregnancy Choices For Lifecare | Apple Valley, MN | Digital Marketing, Material Assistance, Program Evaluation | $79k |
| Edify | San Diego, CA | General Budget/Greatest Need | $75k |
| Campus Faith Clubs | Lakeville, MN | Cohort Investment for Growth, Staff Retention Effort, Event Logistics | $72k |
| Prenatal Partners For Life | Maple Grove, MN | Talks, Materials, DVD Distribution, Social Media | $70k |
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $65k |
| Christians in Commerce | Falls Church, VA | Administrative staff hire, new media development, marketing & expansion WFOF | $60k |
| 7Bells | Burnsville, MN | Crisis Ministy & Outreach, Accounting, Marketing, Fundraising, Administration, Ministry Home/Office, Shop/Craft Areas | $50k |
| 985 KTIS co Northwestern College | St Paul, MN | KTIS App | $50k |
| Art House North | St Paul, MN | Art Community Support, Artist Partnerships, Staffing, Building/Hosting Investment | $50k |
| CBE International | Minneapolis, MN | Conference in Colorado, Scholarship Program | $50k |
| Chalice of Mercy | Fairchild, WI | Emergency Medical Aid. St Maria Goretti House - Day Care Center | $50k |
| MN Adult & Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | Legal Aid Clinic - Salary and Program Expenses | $50k |
| Rebuild Ukraine | St Paul, MN | Medical Supplies, Vehicles, Rehab Displaced Children | $50k |
| Bethesda Lutheran Church | Dresser, WI | Car parts to make repairs | $40k |
| Cornerhouse | Minneapolis, MN | Group Therapy | $35k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $80k in 2023 to $80k in 2024.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 32%.
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 ($50M - $150M), 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 Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation
What does the Board President of Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Board President of Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation received $80,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Minnesota, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Minnesota, the 2024 pay of the Board President at Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation reported $5.3M in total revenue and $6.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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