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 in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $98k $105k |
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 M G NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 9% 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
$819k
Itemized grants
32
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPASS FOR KIDS | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | $220k |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION | CHAMPAIGN, IL | TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. | $130k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING CHARACTER BUILDING ACTIVITIES, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, AND HEALTHY ACTIVITIES. | $100k |
| KIDZEUM OF HEALTH & SCIENCE | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF EXPERIENCES OF LEARNING AND DISCOVERY THROUGH PLAY FOR CHILDREN. | $100k |
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | SPRINGFIELD, IL | PUBLIC HOSPITAL | $58k |
| ARTIS NAPLES | NAPLES, FL | SUPPORT ART COMMUNITY IN NAPLES FL AREA | $50k |
| MINI O'BEIRNE CRISIS NURSERY | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN IN NEED. | $35k |
| NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN | NAPLES, FL | TO HELP SUPPORT GARDEN AND PLANT EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. | $25k |
| SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 186 | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL, EXTRA-CURRICULAR, AND INTER-SCHOLASTIC PROGRAMS, AND TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY. | $13k |
| HOLE IN THE WALL WILDLIFE FUND | NAPLES, FL | TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE PROVIDING A SETTING FOR MEMBERS TO GOLF AND SOCIALIZE. | $10k |
| LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDENS | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO FUND THE RE-CREATION OF THE NATIVE LANDSCAPE OF LINCOLN MEMORIAL GARDENS. | $10k |
| NCH CENTER FOR PHILANTHROPY | NAPLES, FL | TO ENSURE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE TO EVERYONE IN NEED. | $10k |
| CONTACT MINISTRIES | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO PROVIDE FREE, ON-SITE PROGRAM SERVICES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO POVERTY-LEVEL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SOLE INTENT TO INCREASE THEIR ECONOMICA SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND REDUCE THEIR DEPENDENCY ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. | $5k |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES THROUGH ENGAGING, EQUIPPING, AND EMPOWERING COACHES AND ATHLETES. | $5k |
| FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION | OWASSO, OK | TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR QUALIFYING SPOUSES AND/OR DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF MILITARY SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN. | $5k |
| GIRLS SCOUTS OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO BUILD GIRLS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNNITY OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER THROUGH ACTIVITIES. | $5k |
| SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | CARBONDALE, IL | TO MAXIMIZE PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE TO ASSIST THE UNIVERSITY IN ACHIEVING ITS LONG-RANGE GOALS | $5k |
| WARRIOR HOMES OF COLLIER | NAPLES, FL | TO FUND HOUSING FOR LOCAL VETERANS AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE NEEDS OF LOCAL VETERANS. | $5k |
| SERTOMA CLUB OF SPRINGFIELD IL | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE TODAY FOR THOSE AT RISK OR IMPACTED BY HEARING LOSS THROUGH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. | $4k |
| THE LEAGUE CLUB | NAPLES, FL | TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH FELLOWSHIP, EDUCATION, VOLUNTEERISM, AND PHILANTHROPY | $3k |
| THE REES CARILLON SOCIETY | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE THOMAS REES MEMORIAL CARILLON. | $3k |
| BENEVOLENT ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO UNITE ALL ELKS ACROSS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. | $2k |
| CHATHAM JAYCEES | CHATHAM, IL | TO PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP PERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT. | $2k |
| COPPER COIN BALLET COMPANY | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO FUND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS AND CREATE EFFORTS OF THE REGION. | $2k |
| GONZO'S LEGACY THE ZACK DEFREITAS PROJECT | SPRINGFIELD, IL | TO BRING THE SPORT OF HOCKEY TO YOUNG ATHLETES THROUGH PROVIDING EQUIPMENT, ICE TIME, COACHING, AND MENTORSHIP. | $2k |
Up 9%
from 2023
From $90k in 2023 to $98k in 2024.
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 Member pay rose 9% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 11%.
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 ($10M - $25M), 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 M G NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of M G NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of M G NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION received $97,911 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at M G NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at M G NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at M G NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are M G NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, M G NELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $1.1M in total revenue and $1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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