Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Iowa.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentile | $454k $501k |
Trustee/chairman Unclassified | $32k $35k |
Trustee/vice Chairman Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $29k $32k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $27k $30k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $27k $30k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $19k $21k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $11k $12k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $7k $8k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $7k $8k |
Trustee/secretary Board Secretary 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $7k $7k |
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 ROY J CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$12.1M
Itemized grants
69
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA | IOWA CITY, IA | CCOM - DIRECT THE 2022 GIFT PAYOUT FOR THE IOWA NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE | $2.8M |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA | IOWA CITY, IA | ENGINEERING - DIRECT THE 2022 GIFT PAYOUT - MAJOR INITIATIVE IN RESPIRATORY AND PULMONARY BME | $1.5M |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA | IOWA CITY, IA | DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY - RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION IN RADIOCHEMISTRY | $559k |
| BETHANY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | DAVENPORT, IA | PURCHASE OF A NEW BUILDING | $500k |
| IOWA LAKESIDE LABORATORY | MILFORD, IA | CONSTRUCT A LABORATORY FACILITY | $500k |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | URBANA, IL | PURCHASE ADVANCED OPTICAL MICROSCOPE | $493k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA | CEDAR FALLS, IA | EQUIPMENT FOR INSTRUCTION IN MATERIAL SCIENCE AND ASSOCIATED FIELDS | $400k |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA | IOWA CITY, IA | PURCHASE ADVANCED IMAGING EQUIPMENT | $377k |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA | IOWA CITY, IA | PURCHASE INSTRUMENTATION FOR EARTH SCIENCE | $348k |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | URBANA, IL | PURCHASE OF ADVANCED CONOFOCAL MICROSCOPE | $305k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA | CEDAR FALLS, IA | IMPROVE PROTEIN ANALYSIS CAPABILITIES FOR SCIENCE INSTRUCTION | $260k |
| FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES | IOWA CITY, IA | UPDATE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES | $250k |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | AMES, IA | CARVER STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $245k |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION | IOWA CITY, IA | CARVER STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIPS | $245k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA FOUNDATION | CEDAR FALLS, IA | CARVER STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIPS | $245k |
| MUSCATINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | MUSCATINE, IA | PURCHASE TECHNOLOGY FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION | $238k |
| NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM | DUBUQUE, IA | RENOVATE EXHIBIT GALLERY | $200k |
| TANAGER | MT VERNON, IA | IMPROVEMENTS AT CAMP TANAGER | $200k |
| FAMILY RESOURCES | DAVENPORT, IA | ASSIST WITH PROGRAM RELOCATION | $167k |
| ORCHARD PLACE | DES MOINES, IA | SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS TO CAMPUS SECURITY | $161k |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | URBANA, IL | RESEARCH TO DEFINE INFLUENCES ON FETAL BRAIN DEVELOPMENT | $153k |
| IOWA PUBLIC RADIO | DES MOINES, IA | STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | $150k |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA | IOWA CITY, IA | COLLEGE OF PHARMACY - DIMINUITIVE DOSAGE PLATFORM | $140k |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | URBANA, IL | STUDY NEURONAL NETWORKS IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE | $135k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA | CEDAR FALLS, IA | DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN PUBLIC HEALTH | $130k |
Up 6%
from 2022
From $429k in 2022 to $454k in 2023.
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 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 2%.
- Board Chair pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 J CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ROY J CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of ROY J CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST received $453,604 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Iowa: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ROY J CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Iowa, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ROY J CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ROY J CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ROY J CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ROY J CARVER CHARITABLE TRUST reported $17.5M in total revenue and $12.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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