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 |
|---|---|
Vice President Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Secretary & Treasurer Board Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
President Board President 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Missouri | $2k $2k |
Director Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Director Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with St. Louis, MO-IL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL FOUNDATION equaled 0.5% 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
$329k
Itemized grants
52
Median grant
$1k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARACTERORG | STERLING, VA | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $100k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $55k |
| CHARACTERPLUS | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $50k |
| SALVATION ARMY | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $20k |
| DRAKE UNIVERSITY (CHARACTER COUNTS) | DES MOINES, IA | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $10k |
| MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $10k |
| OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $10k |
| TRANSFORMATIONAL PRAYER FOUNDATION | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $8k |
| FOCUS ON THE FAMILY | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $6k |
| ARTS & EDUCATION COUNCIL | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $5k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $5k |
| WEBSTER UNIVERSITY | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $4k |
| DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $3k |
| MIGHTY OAKS FOUNDATION | MONTGOMERY, TX | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $3k |
| NINE NETWORK OF PUBLIC MEDIA | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $3k |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $3k |
| LAKE SUNAPEE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION | SUNAPEE, NH | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $2k |
| MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $2k |
| SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $2k |
| STUDENT MOBILIZATION | CONWAY, AR | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $2k |
| USO OF MISSOURI INC | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $2k |
| BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $2k |
| CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL | CANAAN, NH | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $2k |
| FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL | WASHINGTON, DC | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $2k |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | ST LOUIS, MO | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $1k |
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 MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL FOUNDATION
What does the Board Vice President of MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Vice President of MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL FOUNDATION received $2,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Board Vice President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice President pay at MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Vice President at MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL FOUNDATION equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MR & MRS SANFORD N MCDONNELL FOUNDATION reported $281k in total revenue and $392k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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