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 in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $35k $38k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $10k $11k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JAMES A AND FAITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION equaled 19% 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
$939k
Itemized grants
42
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOMEN'S CENTER OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGA | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP PROVIDE FREE OR AFFORDABLE M | $57k |
| CHILDREN'S HEALING CENTER | YPSILANTI, MI | TO HELP WITH COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH T | $50k |
| FOOD GATHERERS | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING EXPEN | $50k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MICHIGAN | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SU | $45k |
| MICHIGAN LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOT | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO SUPPORT THE ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCA | $40k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF HURON VALLE | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP WITH COST ASSOCIATED WITH WO | $35k |
| NEUTRAL ZONE | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP SUPPORT THE AFTER SCHOOL DRO | $30k |
| SAFEHOUSE CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SU | $30k |
| BIRD CENTER OF WASHTENAW COUNTY | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP WITH THE GENERAL OPERATING E | $28k |
| 826 MICHIGAN | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING EXPEN | $25k |
| CIVIL AIR PATROL | SELFRIDGE, MI | TO HELP SUPPORT THE CADET PROGRAM FO | $25k |
| COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP SUPPORT THE COST OF 6 COMMUN | $25k |
| FRIENDS IN DEED | YPSILANTI, MI | TO HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING EXPEN | $25k |
| NONPROFIT NETWORK | JACKSON, MI | TO HELP WITH THE GENERAL OPERATING E | $25k |
| PACKARD HEALTH | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING EXPEN | $25k |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION WIT | $25k |
| YPSILANTI MEALS ON WHEELS | YPSILANTI, MI | TO HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING EXPEN | $25k |
| THERAPEUTIC RIDING INC | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP WITH THE ADOOPT A HORSE PROG | $24k |
| AVALON HOUSING INC | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP WITH THE GENERAL OPERATING E | $20k |
| FOUNDATIONS PRESCHOOL OF ANN ARBOR | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP SUPPORT THE OPERATING EXPENS | $20k |
| GIRLS GROUP | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIN | $20k |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP SUPPORT THE RENAME AND REBRA | $20k |
| PEACE NEIGHBORHOOD | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION WITH THEIR | $20k |
| STEWARDSHIP NETWORK | ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SU | $20k |
| WASHTENAW AREA COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN | YPSILANTI, MI | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION WITH THE | $20k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $35k in 2023 to $35k 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 President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 6%.
- 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 ($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 JAMES A AND FAITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of JAMES A AND FAITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of JAMES A AND FAITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION received $35,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at JAMES A AND FAITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Board President at JAMES A AND FAITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JAMES A AND FAITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JAMES A AND FAITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JAMES A AND FAITH KNIGHT FOUNDATION reported $1.4M in total revenue and $182k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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