Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Finance Committee Chair Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $11k $12k |
Admin Committee Chair Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $11k $12k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Iowa | $11k $12k |
Secretary Board Secretary 25th percentile to median | $10k $11k |
Trustee Chair Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $9k $10k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% 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
$2.6M
Itemized grants
136
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | WAVERLY, IA | TEEN & LIBRARY RENOVATIONS | $50k |
| CITY OF WATERLOO | WATERLOO, IA | YR 2 OF 3 YR PLEDGE - GATES/BYRNES PARK CONSTRUCTION | $35k |
| AMERICANS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING | WATERLOO, IA | OPERATING SUPPORT | $30k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE CEDAR VALLEY | WATERLOO, IA | PROJECT LEARN | $30k |
| BREMER COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION | SUMNER, IA | BUILDING PROJECT | $30k |
| CEDAR BEND HUMANE SOCIETY INC | WATERLOO, IA | SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM | $30k |
| CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | CEDAR FALLS, IA | DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROJECT | $30k |
| CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS | WATERLOO, IA | OPERATING SUPPORT | $30k |
| CEDAR VALLEY FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY | WATERLOO, IA | HOUSING PROGRAM | $30k |
| CEDAR VALLEY HOSPICE INC | WATERLOO, IA | LINK PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM | $30k |
| CEDAR VALLEY PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE | CEDAR FALLS, IA | OPERATING SUPPORT | $30k |
| CHRISTIAN COMM DEV DBA HOUSE OF HOPE | WATERLOO, IA | TRUSTEE OPTION - DRIVING HOPE DIRECT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | $30k |
| CHRISTIAN COMM DEV DBA HOUSE OF HOPE | WATERLOO, IA | OPERATING SUPPORT | $30k |
| COMMUNITY UNITED CHILD CARE CENTER | CEDAR FALLS, IA | NORDIC DRIVE RENOVATION & ADDITION | $30k |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN IOWA & WESTERN ILLINOIS | WATERLOO, IA | LEADERSHIP/LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM - JULY 2023 | $30k |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN IOWA & WESTERN ILLINOIS | WATERLOO, IA | LEADERSHIP/LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM - JULY 2024 | $30k |
| GRIN & GROW LTD | WATERLOO, IA | CHILDCARE GAP FUNDING | $30k |
| IOWA HEALTHIEST STATE INITIATIVE | DES MOINES, IA | DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS PROGRAM | $30k |
| IOWA HEARTLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | WATERLOO, IA | WALNUT & CHURCH ROW REVITALIZATION PROGRAM | $30k |
| JESSE COSBY NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER | WATERLOO, IA | OPERATING SUPPORT | $30k |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN IOWA | WATERLOO, IA | CREATING BOUNDLESS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM - JULY 2023 | $30k |
| LITTLE KNIGHTS LEARNING CENTER | LA PORTE CITY, IA | OPERATING SUPPORT - LAPORTE CITY CENTER | $30k |
| MARCHING AGAINST THE DARKNESS | WATERLOO, IA | PROGRAMMING | $30k |
| NE IOWA FOODBANK | WATERLOO, IA | GEEDING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM | $30k |
| NORTH STAR COMMUNITY SERVICES | WATERLOO, IA | OPERATING SUPPORT - NEWELL POST ADULT SERVICES | $30k |
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 MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION received $10,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MAX AND HELEN GUERNSEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION reported $1.7M in total revenue and $2.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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