Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairperson Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $58k $62k |
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 KLECKNER FOUNDATION equaled 32% 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
$44k
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$1k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES MOINES ZEN CENTER | DES MOINES, IA | DONATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $19k |
| JAPAN SOCIETY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES | $13k |
| FOOD BANK OF IOWA | DES MOINES, IA | SUPPLY GOODS, FOOD, AND OTHER SERVICES TO POOR | $5k |
| DES MOINES AREA RELIGIOUS COUNCIL | DES MOINES, IA | SUPPLY GOODS, FOOD, AND OTHER SERVICES TO POOR | $4k |
| RYUMONJI ZEN MONASTERY | DORCHESTER, IA | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE RELIGIOUS SERVICES | $2k |
| JAPAN SOCIETY OF IOWA | DES MOINES, IA | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES | $1k |
| DMACC FOUNDATION | ANKENY, IA | DONATION OF FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | $1k |
| CENTRAL IOWA SHELTER SERVICES | DES MOINES, IA | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED | $500 |
| HOPE MINISTRIES | DES MOINES, IA | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED | $500 |
| YOUTH SHELTER SERVICES | AMES, IA | SUPPLY GOODS, FOOD, AND OTHER SERVICES TO POOR | $100 |
| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE SERVICES | $100 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | DONATION TO GENERAL FUND TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE SERVICES | $25 |
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 KLECKNER FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of KLECKNER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of KLECKNER FOUNDATION received $57,500 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at KLECKNER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at KLECKNER FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at KLECKNER FOUNDATION equaled 32% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are KLECKNER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, KLECKNER FOUNDATION reported $265k in total revenue and $180k 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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