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 in Wisconsin.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 25th percentile to median | $11k $12k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $11k $12k |
Secretary Board Secretary 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $10k $11k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $10k $11k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD FOUNDATION INC equaled 0.4% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$2.3M
Itemized grants
52
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILWAUKEE BALLET | MILWAUKEE, WI | NEW NUTCRACKER CAMPAIGN | $167k |
| MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $155k |
| MILWAUKEE FILM INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $150k |
| MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $140k |
| MILWAUKEE BALLET | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $135k |
| FLORENTINE OPERA COMPANY | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $110k |
| ARTS AT LARGE | MILWAUKEE, WI | ARTS AT LARGE COMMUNITY CENTER | $83k |
| TEENS GROW GREENS | MILWAUKEE, WI | THE GREEN ACRE | $83k |
| WISCONSIN POLICY FORUM | MILWAUKEE, WI | $5,000 RESTRICTED RESEARCH AND REPORT RE SERVICE SHARING IN MILWAUKEE'S NONPROFIT ARTS & CULTURE SECTOR | $55k |
| BETTY BRINN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| COA YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTERS | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | MILWAUKEE, WI | BOOKS2GO PROGRAM | $50k |
| NEAR WEST SIDE PARTNERS | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| SILVER SPRING NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| TEENS GROW GREENS | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| YWCA OF SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| ARTS AT LARGE | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40k |
| RADIO FOR MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40k |
| SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40k |
| YMCA OF GREATER MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE BACKPACK PROGRAM (FOOD SECURITY) | $40k |
| BLACK ARTS MKE | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Board President of RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD FOUNDATION INC received $11,200 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin, the 2023 pay of the Board President at RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD FOUNDATION INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD FOUNDATION INC equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD FOUNDATION INC reported $1.5M in total revenue and $2.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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