Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $16k $17k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $16k $17k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $1k $1k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $1k $1k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION #95-602840 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
$454k
Itemized grants
26
Median grant
$18k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK INC | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $30k |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | WATERTOWN, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $30k |
| COMPASS WORKING CAPITAL | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $27k |
| EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY SUPPORT FUND | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25k |
| MULTIPLE MYELOMA RESEARCH FD INC | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25k |
| SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25k |
| ASPCA | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20k |
| FRANCISCAN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN INC | BRIGHTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC | ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20k |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | HOME BASE PROGRAM | $20k |
| NEADS | PRINCETON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20k |
| PHOENIX CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20k |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20k |
| BOSTON HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15k |
| CAMFED USA FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15k |
| COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS INC | BOSTON, MA | COMMUNITYWORKS SERVICES | $15k |
| HIMALAYAN CATARACT PROJECT INC | WATERBURY, VT | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15k |
| ONEGOAL MASSACHUSETTS | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15k |
| SCHOOL ON WHEELS OF MASSACHUSETTS INC | EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15k |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA INC | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15k |
| RESILIENT CODERS INC | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $13k |
| PROJECT MEDISHARE FOR HAITI | MIAMI, FL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10k |
| FRIENDS OF PROJECT RENEW | MCLEAN, VA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $8k |
| MINES ADVISORY GROUP AMERICA INC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $8k |
| PEACETREES VIETNAM | SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $8k |
Up 29%
from 2023
From $13k in 2023 to $16k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 29% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 165%.
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 MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION #95-602840
What does the Board Member of MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION #95-602840 earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION #95-602840 received $16,198 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION #95-602840 compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION #95-602840 falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION #95-602840 equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION #95-602840's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MICHAEL T SHERMAN FOUNDATION #95-602840 reported $1.1M in total revenue and $528k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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