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 Board Secretary 25th percentile to median | $7k $8k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $7k $8k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JD NELSON AND DEBRA NELSON CHARITABLE 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
$765k
Itemized grants
25
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDEEMER BIBLE CHURCH | MINNETONKA, MN | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $100k |
| PLYMOUTH BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH | PLYMOUTH, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80k |
| WORLD HARVEST OUTREACH | SHELL LAKE, WI | BLDG. FLOAT PLANE, HANGAR | $65k |
| OPEN BIBLE CHURCH | CLEAR LAKE, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60k |
| CLEAR LAKE CLASSICAL | CLEAR LAKE, IA | SCHOOL GRANT | $50k |
| TRINITY ACADEMY INC | WICHITA, KS | SECURITY VEHICLE | $50k |
| INFAITH | EXTON, PA | ASHLEY COLMAN | $50k |
| GOSERV GLOBAL INC | EAGLE GROVE, IA | MOVING ASSISTANCE | $30k |
| CLEAR LAKE COMMUNITY SHOOLS | CLEAR LAKE, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27k |
| MASON CITY FAMILY YMCA | MASON CITY, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL | CHASKA, MN | BUILDING CAMPAIGN | $25k |
| RIVER CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH | WICHITA, KS | TECH UPGRADES | $25k |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SCHOOL | CHASKA, MN | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $25k |
| YOUTH HORIZONS | WICHITA, KS | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| TOGETHER FOR GOOD | SAINT PAUL, MN | FAMILIES IN CRISIS | $20k |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | WICHITA, KS | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| HAWKEYE HARVEST FOOD BANK | MASON CITY, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15k |
| BETHEL COLLEGE | SAINT PAUL, MN | FINE ARTS DEP | $15k |
| CHRISTIAN ASSN OF YOUTH MENTORING | WITCHTA, KS | UGANDA TRAINING CONFERENCE | $15k |
| UNITED TO SERVE WITH PASSION & PURP | CLEAR LAKE, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13k |
| SALVATION ARMY | MASON CITY, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12k |
| FREEDOM IN HIS GRACE | MASON CITY, IA | WOMENS' SHELTER | $5k |
| SERVING WORKERS FOR THE HARVEST | RIVERVIEW, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| CHEER FUND | MASON CITY, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| CLEAR LAKE BOOSTER CLUB | CLEAR LAKE, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
Board Secretary pay fell 45% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 69%.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 20% 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 ($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 JD NELSON AND DEBRA NELSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
What does the Board Secretary of JD NELSON AND DEBRA NELSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of JD NELSON AND DEBRA NELSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION received $7,200 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at JD NELSON AND DEBRA NELSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at JD NELSON AND DEBRA NELSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JD NELSON AND DEBRA NELSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JD NELSON AND DEBRA NELSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JD NELSON AND DEBRA NELSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION reported $1M in total revenue and $815k 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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