Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Missouri.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/ceo Board President Above 90th percentile | $192k $210k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with St. Louis, MO-IL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at JEFFERSON FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$7.6M
Itemized grants
187
Median grant
$23k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST LOUIS AREA FOODBANK | BRIDGETON, MO | FOOD ON THE MOVE AND CAPITAL PROJECT FOR FOOD PANTRIES | $550k |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT | HILLSBORO, MO | REPLACEMENT FOR CURRENT AGING MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES VEHICLE AND ADDRESSING HEALTH EQUITY TO REDUCE BARRIERS IN HEALTH CARE | $425k |
| CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS | GRANITE CITY, IL | PROJECT ACCESS | $250k |
| PONY BIRD INC | MAPAVILLE, MO | 2023 PONY BIRD CRITICAL FACILITY UPDATES AND HOLISTIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING INITIATIVES | $209k |
| SAINT LOUIS COUNSELING | FENTON, MO | OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | $200k |
| JEFFERSON COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | HILLSBORO, MO | JEFFERSON COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND VIKINGS' VAULT FOOD PANTRY | $198k |
| OATS INC | COLUMBIA, MO | PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY | $190k |
| OPERATION FOOD SEARCH | ST LOUIS, MO | EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION THROUGH 12 JEFFERSON COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES | $158k |
| LIV RECOVERY SOBER LIVING | SAINT LOUIS, MO | JEFFERSON COUNTY RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM | $145k |
| CHADS COALITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH | ST LOUIS, MO | CHADS SCHOOL OUTREACH | $130k |
| FAMILYFORWARD | ST LOUIS, MO | CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION SERVICES | $122k |
| THE FOSTER & ADOPITIVE CARE COALITION | SAINT LOUIS, MO | JEFFERSON COUNTY FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS AND FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE CARE COALITION CAPITAL PROJECT | $105k |
| DISABILITY RESOURCE ASSOCIATION INC | FESTUS, MO | TRANSPORTATION, INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT, AND CONSUMER ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED | $100k |
| FOOD OUTREACH INC | ST LOUIS, MO | DEMONSTRATION PILOT FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY RESIDENTS DIAGNOSED WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE | $97k |
| DISABILITY RESOURCE ASSOCIATION INC | FESTUS, MO | INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES AND HOME MODIFICATION SUPPLIES TO INCREASE HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE | $95k |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | FESTUS, MO | CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SAFE (DEC. 2023 - NOV 2024) | $95k |
| THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | TOWN COUNTRY, MO | PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION PROGRAM FOR HIGH-RISK JEFFERSON COUNTY YOUTH | $95k |
| H E R O E S CARE INC | FENTON, MO | MISSON DEPOT AND PURCHASE OF 26 FOOT BOX TRUCK | $90k |
| THE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | JEFFERSON BRAVO GRANT PROGRAM | $90k |
| UPWARD SMILES INC | FESTUS, MO | 2023A - CAPITAL PROJECT | $89k |
| PROVIDENT INC | ST LOUIS, MO | PROVIDENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | $85k |
| THE COVERING HOUSE | ST LOUIS, MO | COVER CARE | $85k |
| PEACE PANTRY | CEDAR HILL, MO | PROACTIVE PORTFOLIO PROGRAM - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT | $83k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY - ARNOLD CORPS | ST LOUIS, MO | EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICE, JEFFERSON COUNTY SERVICE CENTER - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | $73k |
| OFFICE OF JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS | ARNOLD, MO | BUILDING A STRONGER WORKFORCE | $70k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 JEFFERSON FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of JEFFERSON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of JEFFERSON FOUNDATION received $192,241 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Missouri: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at JEFFERSON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Missouri, the 2023 pay of the Board President at JEFFERSON FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at JEFFERSON FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JEFFERSON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, JEFFERSON FOUNDATION reported $3.2M in total revenue and $8.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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