Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Unclassified | $41k $46k |
President/director Board President Median to 75th percentile | $31k $35k |
Secretary/dir (as of 6/30/23) Board Secretary Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $30k $33k |
Director Unclassified | $26k $28k |
Director Unclassified | $25k $28k |
Vice President/director Board President Median to 75th percentile | $25k $28k |
Director Unclassified | $25k $28k |
Treasurer/director Unclassified | $25k $28k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc equaled 0.1% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$15.3M
Itemized grants
291
Median grant
$8k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UWM Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | UWM Zilber College of Public Health | $3.5M |
| The Bridge Project | New York City, NY | Milwaukee Cash Transfer Program | $1M |
| Castle Medical Center dba Adventist Health Castle | Kailua, HI | Vera Zilber Birth Center Renovation | $1M |
| UWM Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Vera Zilber Public Health Fund | $500k |
| Revitalize Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Property Improvement | $400k |
| VIA CDC | Milwaukee, WI | Convening | $348k |
| Walnut Way Conservation Corp | Milwaukee, WI | Convening | $324k |
| Revitalize Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Healthy Homes for Milwaukee | $300k |
| PEARLS for Teen Girls | Milwaukee, WI | Matching Grant | $250k |
| LISC Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Effectuating Equity | $216k |
| Northwest Side Community Development Corporation | Milwaukee, WI | Small Business Development | $200k |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Milwaukee, WI | Domestic Violence | $181k |
| The Leaders Trust | Oakland, CA | Flexible Leadership Awards | $165k |
| Journey House | Milwaukee, WI | Capacity/General Operating | $163k |
| Health Connections Incorporated | Glendale, WI | Milwaukee Black Grassroots Network | $150k |
| Milwaukee Community Land Trust Ltd | Milwaukee, WI | Affordable Homeownership Forever | $150k |
| Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation | Milwaukee, WI | Small Business Development | $150k |
| Castle Medical Center dba Adventist Health Castle | Kailua, HI | Health & Wellness | $125k |
| Ezekiel Community Development Corporation | Milwaukee, WI | Electrical Home Safety Program | $125k |
| United Methodist Children's Services of WI Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Property Improvement | $125k |
| Data You Can Use | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $118k |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County | Milwaukee, WI | United Way Match | $116k |
| Community Advocates | Milwaukee, WI | Housing Advancement Project | $108k |
| PEARLS for Teen Girls | Milwaukee, WI | Youth | $108k |
| Running Rebels Community Organization | Milwaukee, WI | Youth | $108k |
Up 25%
from 2022
From $33k in 2022 to $41k in 2023.
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 rose 28% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 3%.
- Board Secretary pay rose 22% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
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 Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc
What does the Board President of Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc earn?
In 2023, the Board President of Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc received $31,292 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin, the 2023 pay of the Board President at Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc reported $23.3M in total revenue and $34.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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