Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Missouri.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Corporate Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $253k $279k |
Corporate Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $154k $170k |
Corporate Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $28k $31k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at RICHARD J STERN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS COMMERCE BANK TRUSTEE equaled 11% 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
$2.6M
Itemized grants
70
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2023/2024 SEASON SUPPORT | $300k |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2023/2024 SEASON SUPPORT | $200k |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2023/2024 SEASON SUPPORT | $200k |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2023/2024 SEASON SUPPORT | $200k |
| KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY | KANSAS CITY, MO | EUROPEAN TOUR SUPPORT | $125k |
| WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE (HARRIMAN-JEWELL SERIES) | LIBERTY, MO | 2024/2025 SEASON SUPPORT AND UNDERWRITING OF DANIIL TRIFONOV, PIANO, AND LEONIDAS KAVAKOS, VIOLIN | $100k |
| NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | CONSERVATION OF THE NELSON-ATKINS SHUTTLECOCK | $98k |
| PARK UNIVERSITY | PARKVILLE, MO | HAMBURG STEINWAY PIANO FOR PARK ICM ARTISTIC DIRECTORS STUDIO | $85k |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2023/2024 SEASON SUPPORT - ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATCHING CHALLENGE | $75k |
| NELSON GALLERY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | FEATURED EXHIBITIONS: "HOKUSAI" | $75k |
| KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE | KANSAS CITY, MO | CERAMICS PROGRAM | $65k |
| KANSAS CITY BALLET ASSOCIATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2023/2024 SEASON SUPPORT AND PARTIAL UNDERWRITING OF JEWELS | $60k |
| KANSAS CITY BALLET ASSOCIATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | FAMILY PRODUCTION OF "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" | $60k |
| KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2023/2024 SEASON SUPPORT AND PARTIAL UNDERWRITING OF LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS | $50k |
| LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024 LYRIC BALL | $50k |
| COTERIE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | SEASON SUPPORT AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE PRODUCTION OF "JUST ASK" | $45k |
| KANSAS CITY CHORALE | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024 RECORDING PROJECT: THE LOST BIRDS | $40k |
| KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024 FUTURE STAGES FESTIVAL | $40k |
| YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | EXPANDING ORCHESTRA CAPACITY AND PROGRAMMING OVER 3 YEARS | $40k |
| KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2023 SYMPHONY BALL | $35k |
| UNICORN THEATRE | KANSAS CITY, MO | SEASON SUPPORT | $35k |
| ARTS ENGAGEMENT FOUNDATION OF KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | KC STUDIO MAGAZINE AND SMID ARTS ORGANIZATION ADVERTISING SUBSIDY | $30k |
| CHARLOTTE STREET FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION | $30k |
| KANSAS CITY ACTORS THEATRE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024/2025 SEASON SUPPORT | $30k |
| KANSAS CITY CHORALE | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2023/2024 CONCERT SERIES | $30k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), 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 J STERN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS COMMERCE BANK TRUSTEE
What does the Board Member of RICHARD J STERN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS COMMERCE BANK TRUSTEE earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of RICHARD J STERN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS COMMERCE BANK TRUSTEE received $252,788 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Missouri: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at RICHARD J STERN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS COMMERCE BANK TRUSTEE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Missouri, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at RICHARD J STERN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS COMMERCE BANK TRUSTEE falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at RICHARD J STERN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS COMMERCE BANK TRUSTEE equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are RICHARD J STERN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS COMMERCE BANK TRUSTEE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, RICHARD J STERN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS COMMERCE BANK TRUSTEE reported $2.6M in total revenue and $2.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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