Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 25th percentile to median | $8k $8k |
Secretary/treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $8k $8k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $8k $8k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West 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 MAX AND BETTY SWANSON FOUNDATION equaled 3% 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
$140k
Itemized grants
60
Median grant
$1k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA | MISSOULA, MT | ATHLETIC SERVICE FUND - EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | $16k |
| LOVING LOIC FOUNDATION | BOZEMAN, MT | HELP FUND PKAN GENE THERAPY DEVELOPMENT. | $14k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA | MISSOULA, MT | UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEAN'S IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP | $14k |
| GREATER MISSOULA FAMILY YMCA | MISSOULA, MT | RENOVATE EXISTING RUSSELL STREET CAMPUS | $10k |
| MONTANA METH PROJECT | MISSOULA, MT | OPERATING EXPENSES | $10k |
| CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER | MISSOULA, MT | OPERATING EXPENSES | $7k |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | MISSOULA, MT | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4k |
| DALY MANSION | HAMILTON, MT | OPERATING EXPENSES | $4k |
| HUMANE SOCIETY | MISSOULA, MT | ACCESS TO BASIC MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES FOR PETS. | $3k |
| MISSOULA AGING SERVICES | MISSOULA, MT | MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM | $3k |
| MONTANA NATURAL HISTORY CENTER | MISSOULA, MT | CONNECT CHILDREN WITH THE OUTDOORS | $3k |
| MOUNTAIN HOME MONTANA | MISSOULA, MT | OPERATING EXPENSES | $3k |
| RED WILLOW LEARNING CENTER | MISSOULA, MT | SUPPORT COMMUNITY EDUCATION COMPONENT OF THRIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN. | $3k |
| STROMSBURG LIBRARY FOUNDATION | STROMSBURG, NE | COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE FOR STAFF AND LIBRARY PATRONS. PURCHASE OF BOARD GAMES FOR PATRONS. | $3k |
| CASA | MISSOULA, MT | OPERATING EXPENSES TO SUPPORT ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. | $2k |
| MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION | MISSOULA, MT | OPERATING EXPENSES | $2k |
| NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FOREST SERVICE HISTORY | MISSOULA, MT | FUND VISITOR CENTER OPERATIONS | $2k |
| PROVIDENCE MONTANA HEALTH FOUNDATION | MISSOULA, MT | ASSISTING PATIENT FAMILIES | $2k |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MONTANA | GREAT FALLS, MT | OPERATING EXPENSES | $2k |
| HOPE RESCUE MISSION | MISSOULA, MT | OPERATING EXPENSES | $2k |
| MISSOULA FOOD BANK | MISSOULA, MT | OPERATING EXPENSES | $2k |
| RAPTORS OF THE ROCKIES | FLORENCE, MT | OPERATING EXPENSE | $2k |
| WATSON CHILDREN'S SHELTER | MISSOULA, MT | OPERATING EXPENSES | $2k |
| A CAROUSEL FOR MISSOULA | MISSOULA, MT | REFURBISH AND EXPAND PLAY AREA | $1k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | MISSOULA, MT | OPERATING EXPENSES | $1k |
Board President pay rose 15% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 22%.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 15% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice President pay rose 15% 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 MAX AND BETTY SWANSON FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of MAX AND BETTY SWANSON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of MAX AND BETTY SWANSON FOUNDATION received $7,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at MAX AND BETTY SWANSON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at MAX AND BETTY SWANSON FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MAX AND BETTY SWANSON FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MAX AND BETTY SWANSON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MAX AND BETTY SWANSON FOUNDATION reported $275k in total revenue and $252k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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