Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & Treasurer Board President Median to 75th percentile | $80k $88k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ROY AND IRENE RETTINGER FOUNDATION equaled 12% 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
$510k
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$60k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $315k |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $100k |
| ALPHONSUS ACADEMY CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $60k |
| NEWBERRY LIBRARY | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $20k |
| CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Chicago, IL | GENERAL | $15k |
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 ROY AND IRENE RETTINGER FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of ROY AND IRENE RETTINGER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of ROY AND IRENE RETTINGER FOUNDATION received $80,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at ROY AND IRENE RETTINGER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Board President at ROY AND IRENE RETTINGER FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ROY AND IRENE RETTINGER FOUNDATION equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ROY AND IRENE RETTINGER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ROY AND IRENE RETTINGER FOUNDATION reported $196k in total revenue and $646k 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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