Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Iowa.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $118k $130k |
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.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MARTHA ELLEN TYE 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$885k
Itemized grants
38
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHALL COUNTY ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $213k |
| MARSHALLTOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP INC | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $170k |
| GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DES MOINES, IA | DIRECTOR'S GRANT | $105k |
| FISHER GOVERNOR FOUNDATION | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | DIRECTOR'S GRANT | $60k |
| MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $50k |
| ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $40k |
| OPERA SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $25k |
| MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION SCHOLARSHIPS | $23k |
| FISHER GOVERNOR FOUNDATION | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $21k |
| CHRISTIAN ASSISTANCE MINISTRY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $16k |
| CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $16k |
| MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $15k |
| THE MAGIK THEATRE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $15k |
| UNITED WAY OF MARSHALLTOWN | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $13k |
| CROSSROADS OF IOWA | URBANDALE, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $10k |
| HOUSE OF COMPASSION | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $9k |
| FRIENDS OF MARSHALLTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $8k |
| GUTEKUNST PUBLIC LIBRARY | STATE CENTER, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $6k |
| BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY MARSHALLTOWN CAMPUS | MARSHALLTOWN, IA | MARSHALLTOWN CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $5k |
| FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION - MINNESOTA INC | WAYZATA, MN | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $5k |
| GREATER DES MOINES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DES MOINES, IA | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $5k |
| OAK PARK ART LEAGUE | OAK PARK, IL | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $5k |
| ONE PURSE | ORLANDO, FL | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $5k |
| PAT GRANEY DANCE COMPANY | SEATTLE, WA | DIRECTOR'S GRANT FOR ATTIC | $5k |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON DANCE DEPT | SEATTLE, WA | DIRECTOR'S GRANT CHAMBER DANCE CO. | $5k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), 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 MARTHA ELLEN TYE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MARTHA ELLEN TYE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MARTHA ELLEN TYE FOUNDATION received $117,500 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Iowa, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MARTHA ELLEN TYE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Iowa, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MARTHA ELLEN TYE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MARTHA ELLEN TYE FOUNDATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MARTHA ELLEN TYE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MARTHA ELLEN TYE FOUNDATION reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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