Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
Secretary/treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $15k $16k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND equaled 4% 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
$306k
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$7k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA | GRAND FORKS, ND | SCHOLARSHIP | $199k |
| NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | FARGO, ND | SCHOLARSHIP | $48k |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY | AMES, IA | SCHOLARSHIP | $25k |
| CONCORDIA COLLEGE | MOORHEAD, MN | SCHOLARSHIP | $8k |
| NORTHLAND COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE | EAST GRAND FORKS, MN | SCHOLARSHIP | $7k |
| JOSEPH'S SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN | GRAND FORKS, ND | SCHOLARSHIP | $6k |
| NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY | ABERDEEN, SD | SCHOLARSHIP | $6k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | SCHOLARSHIP | $5k |
| LAKE REGION | DEVILS LAKE, ND | SCHOLARSHIP | $4k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $15k in 2023 to $15k in 2024.
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 held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 52%.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice President pay held roughly steady 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 MWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
What does the Board President of MWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND earn?
In 2024, the Board President of MWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND received $15,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at MWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at MWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MWE SCHOLARSHIP FUND reported $216k in total revenue and $388k 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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