Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Nebraska.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
President Board President Below 10th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $1k $1k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $1k $1k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $1k $1k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $1k $1k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $1k $1k |
Vice President Board Vice President Below 10th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $1k $1k |
Secretary Board Secretary 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $1k $1k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $1k $1k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at KARL H AND WEALTHA H NELSON FAMILY 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
$213k
Itemized grants
21
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF NEBRASKA CITY | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | NEBRASKA CITY TRAILS | $60k |
| NEBRASKA CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | OPERATING | $25k |
| CITY OF NEBRASKA CITY | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | $20k |
| KREGEL WINDMILL FACTORY MUSEUM | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | $13k |
| ST MARY'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | GROWING GREAT KIDS IN SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA PROGRAM | $10k |
| NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | CAMP CATCH UP AT CAMP CATRON | $10k |
| NEBRASKA CITY MUSUEM ASSOCATION | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | DIRECTOR | $10k |
| ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC CHURCH | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | TABLES AND DOLLIES FOR PARISH HALL | $9k |
| CIVIL WAR VETERANS MUSEUM | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | RESTORATION OF BANNERS | $8k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | SCHOLARSHIP | $8k |
| NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | BAND INSTRURMENTS | $5k |
| NEBRASKA CITY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI FOUNDATION | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5k |
| NEBRASKA CITY FAST PITCH SOFTBALL | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | PRESS BOX IMPROVEMENTS | $5k |
| CITY OF NEBRASKA CITY | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | WILDWOOD HISTORICAL CENTER | $5k |
| BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA CHAPTER NE1 | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | QUILTS FOR VETERANS | $5k |
| NEBRASKA CITY FINE ARTS COMMITTEE | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATER | $4k |
| NEBRASKA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | HIGH ABILITY LEARNER PROGRAM | $3k |
| PERU STATE COLLEGE | PERU, NE | SCHOLARSHIP | $3k |
| BRYAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | SCHOLARSHIP | $3k |
| SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE | LINCOLN, NE | SCHOLARSHIP | $2k |
| NEBRASKA CITY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI FOUNDATION | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | OPERATING | $1k |
Board Member pay rose 200% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 46%.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board President 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 ($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 KARL H AND WEALTHA H NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of KARL H AND WEALTHA H NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of KARL H AND WEALTHA H NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION received $3,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Nebraska, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at KARL H AND WEALTHA H NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Nebraska, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at KARL H AND WEALTHA H NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at KARL H AND WEALTHA H NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are KARL H AND WEALTHA H NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, KARL H AND WEALTHA H NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $114k in total revenue and $299k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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