Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
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 | $106k $114k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at OLESON FOUNDATION equaled 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.6M
Itemized grants
71
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTORS FUND | PROVIDENCE, RI | DIRECTORS FUND | $90k |
| GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | ACQUISITION OF THE RIDGE PROPERTY | $85k |
| TART TRAILS | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | CONSTRUCTION OF 5-MILES OF TRAIL AROUND SLEEPING BEAR DUNES, SUPPORT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS TRAIL ON HAMMOND ROAD | $75k |
| NONPROFIT RENTALS | OKEMOS, MI | ZONTA ($34,171) AND THE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION ($36,040) | $70k |
| FRIENDS OF FIFE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY | FIFE LAKE, MI | CAPITAL PROJECT - TWO-STORY ADDITION AT FIFE LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY | $50k |
| FRIENDS OF GT CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | BOARDMAN CROSSING FOOTBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION | $50k |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | NEW BOX TRUCK FOR FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM OPERATIONS | $50k |
| GRAND TRAVERSE BAY YMCA | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND YMCA FACILITIES | $50k |
| INLAND SEAS EDUCATION CENTER | SUTTONS BAY, MI | MATCHING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50k |
| MOUNT HOLIDAY | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | REDESIGN AND PURCHASE SNOWMAKING INFRASTRUCTURE | $50k |
| NEW COMMUNITY VISION | OKEMOS, MI | PURCHASE TIMBER SHORES PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC RECREATIONAL USE | $50k |
| SAFE HARBOR OF GRAND TRAVERSE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | YEAR-ROUND OPERATIONS | $50k |
| THOMPSONVILLE AREA REVITALIZATION PROJECT | THOMPSONVILLE, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - CONSTRUCT NEW TRAILHEAD AND VISITOR CENTER | $50k |
| UNITED WE SMILE | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | DENTAL TREATMENT FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | $50k |
| CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES NW MI | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | RENOVATION OF YOUTHWORK TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER | $35k |
| NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION | PETOSKEY, MI | MEDICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION FACILITY CONSTRUCTION | $30k |
| NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | NMC STUDENT MOBILE FOOD PANTRY AND OLESON CENTER UPDATES | $30k |
| TRAVERSE BAY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | EXPANSION AND SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES | $30k |
| CITY OPERA HOUSE HERITAGE ASSOCIATION | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | SUPPORT AND PROGRAMS | $25k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GRAND TRAVERSE REGION | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | START BUILDING 4 NEW HOMES IN NEW WAVES COMMUNITY | $25k |
| LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY HUMANE SOCIETY | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | SUPPORT AND PROGRAMS | $25k |
| NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | COMPLETION OF 46 AFFORDABLE HOMES BY 2025 | $25k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY - TRAVERSE CITY | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | HELP FOR FAMILIES IN NEED; STAY HOUSED-EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $25k |
| WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER OF N MICHIGAN | PETOSKEY, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - CONSTRUCT NEW FACILITY | $25k |
| BOTANIC GARDEN AT HISTORIC BARNS PARK | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - DAIRY BARN INTO EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTER | $20k |
Up 54%
from 2023
From $68k in 2023 to $106k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 54% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 28%.
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 ($10M - $25M), 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 OLESON FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of OLESON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of OLESON FOUNDATION received $105,582 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 OLESON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at OLESON FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at OLESON FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are OLESON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, OLESON FOUNDATION reported $1.3M in total revenue and $2.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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