Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President, Chairman of the Board Board Chair 75th to 90th percentile | $70k $75k |
Past President Board President Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Wisconsin | $14k $15k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $14k $15k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $14k $15k |
Vice President, Vice Chairman Board Vice Chair Median to 75th percentile | $14k $15k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at RUTH ST JOHN & JOHN DUNHAM WEST FOUNDATION INC equaled 1% 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
$4.8M
Itemized grants
148
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANITOWOC PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $300k |
| DEMENTIA INNOVATIONS INC | SHEBOYGAN, WI | RESTRICTED | $250k |
| LAKESHORE HUMANE SOCIETY | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $250k |
| LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY RECOVERY CENTER INC | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $250k |
| ASCEND SERVICES INC | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $150k |
| LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDAATION INC | CLEVELAND, WI | RESTRICTED | $150k |
| LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN | APPLETON, WI | RESTRICTED | $150k |
| MANITOWOC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $130k |
| CITY OF TWO RIVERS PARKS AND REC DEPARTMENT | TWO RIVERS, WI | RESTRICTED | $100k |
| EXCEPTIONAL EQUESTRIANS | DE PERE, WI | RESTRICTED | $100k |
| LAKESHORE REGIONAL CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | SHEBOYGAN, WI | RESTRICTED | $100k |
| ROGERS STREET FISHING VILLAGE INC | TWO RIVERS, WI | RESTRICTED | $100k |
| WOODLAND DUNES | TWO RIVERS, WI | RESTRICTED | $100k |
| LAKESHORE FIRST ROBOTICS | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $95k |
| PRODUCTION FARM | WHITELAW, WI | RESTRICTED | $77k |
| HOPE HOUSE OF MANITOWOC COUNTY INC | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $75k |
| MAGIC - MISHICOT COMMUNITY ATHLETIC COMPLEX | MISHICOT, WI | RESTRICTED | $75k |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN GREEN BAY - MANITOWOC CAMPUS | GREEN BAY, WI | RESTRICTED | $75k |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS WISCONSIN SHORELINE INC | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $65k |
| WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (WAICU) | MADISON, WI | RESTRICTED | $60k |
| CASA OF EAST CENTRAL WISCONSIN | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $50k |
| GROW IT FORWARD INC | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $50k |
| NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $50k |
| ST MARY'S HOME FOR THE AGED INC | MANITOWOC, WI | RESTRICTED | $50k |
| ASSOCIATES FOR COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION INC | GREEN BAY, WI | RESTRICTED | $50k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $70k in 2023 to $70k 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.
Board Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 79%.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Secretary pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024.
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 ($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 RUTH ST JOHN & JOHN DUNHAM WEST FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Chair of RUTH ST JOHN & JOHN DUNHAM WEST FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of RUTH ST JOHN & JOHN DUNHAM WEST FOUNDATION INC received $70,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at RUTH ST JOHN & JOHN DUNHAM WEST FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at RUTH ST JOHN & JOHN DUNHAM WEST FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at RUTH ST JOHN & JOHN DUNHAM WEST FOUNDATION INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are RUTH ST JOHN & JOHN DUNHAM WEST FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, RUTH ST JOHN & JOHN DUNHAM WEST FOUNDATION INC reported $14.5M in total revenue and $6.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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