Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Indiana.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman and Trustee Board Chair 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $176k $188k |
Vice Chairman and Trustee Board Vice Chair Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $167k $179k |
Secretary and Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $139k $149k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $50k $54k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $44k $48k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JOHN W ANDERSON 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
$13M
Itemized grants
218
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER NORTHWEST INDIANA INC | PORTAGE, IN | OPERATING | $4.4M |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BLOOMINGTON, IN | SCHOLARSHIPS | $520k |
| UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA | VALPARAISO, IN | OPERATING | $500k |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES GARY | GARY, IN | OPERATING | $400k |
| OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES | VALPARAISO, IN | OPERATING | $275k |
| PURDUE UNIVERSITY | WEST LAFAYETTE, IN | OPERATING | $275k |
| PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST | HAMMOND, IN | OPERATING | $250k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MICHIGAN CITY | MICHIGAN CITY, IN | OPERATING | $210k |
| CROSSROADS YMCA | CROWN POINT, IN | OPERATING | $200k |
| SALVATION ARMY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | OPERATING | $175k |
| TRADEWINDS SERVICES INC | MERRILLVILLE, IN | OPERATING/CAPITAL | $175k |
| BALL STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | MUNCIE, IN | CAPITAL | $150k |
| CEREBRAL PALSY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA DBA CENTER FOR POSSIBILITIES | HOBART, IN | OPERATING | $150k |
| FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST INDIANA | MERRILLVILLE, IN | OPERATING | $150k |
| GIBAULT INC | TERRE HAUTE, IN | OPERATING | $150k |
| INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | TERRE HAUTE, IN | OPERATING | $150k |
| IVY TECH FOUNDATION | VALPARAISO, IN | SCHOLARSHIPS/OPERATING | $150k |
| LAKESHORE PUBLIC MEDIA | MERRILLVILLE, IN | OPERATING | $150k |
| VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY | VALPARAISO, IN | SCHOLARSHIPS | $150k |
| INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF INDIANA | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | SCHOLARSHIPS | $125k |
| YWCA OF NORTHWEST INDIANA | GARY, IN | OPERATING | $120k |
| CRISIS CENTER INC | GARY, IN | OPERATING/CAPITAL | $115k |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PATHWAY TO ADVENTURE COUNCIL | CHICAGO, IL | OPERATING | $100k |
| BROTHERS KEEPER INCORPORATED | GARY, IN | OPERATING/CAPITAL | $100k |
| CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS | VALPARAISO, IN | OPERATING | $100k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $168k in 2023 to $176k in 2024.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Chair pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 210%.
- Board Vice Chair pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay rose 4% 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 ($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 JOHN W ANDERSON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of JOHN W ANDERSON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of JOHN W ANDERSON FOUNDATION received $175,694 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at JOHN W ANDERSON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at JOHN W ANDERSON FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JOHN W ANDERSON FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JOHN W ANDERSON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JOHN W ANDERSON FOUNDATION reported $43.8M in total revenue and $16M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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