Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $61k $66k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $31k $34k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, 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 MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION equaled 14% 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
$254k
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$59k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINICAN PROVINCE OF ST ALBERT THE GREAT | CHICAGO, IL | GRANT TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF A NOVITIATE BUILDING IN DENVER COLORADO | $75k |
| ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CENTER AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY | WEST LAFAYETTE, IN | UNRESTRICTED GIFT TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE NEWMAN CENTER AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY | $75k |
| CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY | CHICAGO, IL | PROVIDE FOR 2-FULL YEAR TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INNER CITY STUDENTS UNABLE TO AFFORD TUITION. | $59k |
| ST ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY PARISH | CHICAGO, IL | GRANT FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE | $25k |
| MISSION OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS | CHICAGO, IL | GRANT TO FUND MEALS TO THE HUNGRY DURING THE EASTER SEASON | $20k |
Up 5%
from 2023
From $58k in 2023 to $61k in 2024.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 1%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 14% 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 MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION received $61,397 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATION reported $614k in total revenue and $427k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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