MICHIGAN FOUNDERS FUND (MFF) HELPS ENTREPRENEURS AND THEIR TEAMS BECOME ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY OPERATE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. MFF WILL PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES THAT EQUIP ENTREPRENEURS TO BECOME STRONGER LEADERS AND HELP THEM BUILD DIVERSE, EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE COMPANY CULTURES. MFF PROGRAMMING WILL ENABLE ENTREPRENEURS TO CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF THE BUSINESS ON MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. MFF WILL PROVIDE EVIDENCED-BASED DATA THAT EMPOWERS ENTREPRENEURS TO MAKE CHARITABLE FINANCIAL AND SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING WORK OF MFF AND OTHER NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING ENTREPRENEURS AND STUDENTS IN STEM AND GENERATING POSITIVE, SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC BENEFITS TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN. MFF WILL COLLABORATE WITH OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE THEIR WORK AND ORGANIZE SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $134k $148k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MICHIGAN FOUNDERS FUND equaled 12% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MICHIGAN FOUNDERS FUND
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MICHIGAN FOUNDERS FUND earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MICHIGAN FOUNDERS FUND received $134,303 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MICHIGAN FOUNDERS FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MICHIGAN FOUNDERS FUND falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MICHIGAN FOUNDERS FUND equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MICHIGAN FOUNDERS FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MICHIGAN FOUNDERS FUND reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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