Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary/executive Direct Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $40k $43k |
Treasurer/cfo Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $40k $43k |
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.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HIAWATHA EDUCATION 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
$3M
Itemized grants
34
Median grant
$48k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| COTTER SCHOOLS | WINONA, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $1.4M |
| CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL | ST PAUL, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $119k |
| SIEMBRA MONTESSORI | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $116k |
| MN CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS | WINONA, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $100k |
| SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MN | WINONA, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $100k |
| ST ELIZABETH'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | WABASHA, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $100k |
| ACACIA MONTESSORI | APPLE VALLEY, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $100k |
| LIRIO MONTESSORI | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $96k |
| WATER LILY MONTESSORI SCHOOL | ST PAUL, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $96k |
| CREEKSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $86k |
| MONTESSORI AMERICAN INDIAN CHILDRENS' CENTER | ROSEVILLE, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $73k |
| OVERBROOK SCHOOL | NASHVILLE, TN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $60k |
| WHITE BEAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL | WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $52k |
| HOPE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL | WINONA, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $50k |
| TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL | AUSTIN, TX | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $50k |
| LITTLE VOYAGEURS' MONTESSORI SCHOOL | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $49k |
| COSMOS MONTESSORI | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $49k |
| MAIN SQUARE MONTESSORI | WINONA, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $47k |
| MISSISSIPPI VALLEY MONTESSORI | WEST ST PAUL, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $37k |
| PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOL | AUSTIN, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $33k |
| ROSEBAY MONTESSORI | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $31k |
| SUNNY HOLLOW MONTESSORI | ST PAUL, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $27k |
| CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP MONTESSORI | LONG LAKE, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $26k |
| LEGACY OF DR JOSIE JOHNSON MONTESSORI | NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $21k |
| COMMON ROOTS MONTESSORI | ST PAUL, MN | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $19k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $40k in 2023 to $40k 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 Secretary pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 219%.
- Board Treasurer 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 ($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 HIAWATHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
What does the Board Secretary of HIAWATHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of HIAWATHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION received $40,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at HIAWATHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at HIAWATHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HIAWATHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are HIAWATHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HIAWATHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION reported $9.2M in total revenue and $3.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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