WE, MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES, IOWA AND TRINITY HEALTH, SERVE TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT OF THE GOSPEL AS A COMPASSIONATE AND TRANSFORMING HEALING PRESENCE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES. MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES, IOWA IS A MEMBER OF TRINITY HEALTH.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Health Care organizations in Iowa.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director; President Mercy Clinics Board President 75th to 90th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $134k $148k |
Dir&pres Mercyone Ctrl Ia Thr 12/23 Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $66k $73k |
Director; Electrophysiologist Board Member 25th percentile to median | $52k $57k |
VP Fin & CFO Mercyone Ia 7/23-12/23 10th to 25th percentile | $45k $50k |
Director; Foundation President 10th to 25th percentile | $44k $49k |
Dir; Infectious Disease Physician Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $38k $42k |
Former Officer; Svp, CFO Thr 6/23 Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $28k $31k |
Vice President Philanthropy Board Vice President Below 10th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $15k $17k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
Based on 13,830 health care organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 169%
from 2022
From $50k in 2022 to $134k in 2023.
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 President pay rose 217% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 84%.
- Board Member pay rose 32% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA
What does the Board President of MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA earn?
In 2023, the Board President of MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA received $134,241 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Health Care organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Health Care organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board President at MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
What are MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MERCY FOUNDATION OF DES MOINES IOWA reported $21.7M in total revenue and $8.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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