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 Indiana.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $125k $138k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAM SHINE FOUNDATION INC 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
$2.2M
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL | $1M |
| RIVER HERITAGE CONSERVANCY | JEFFERSONVILLE, IN | GENERAL | $375k |
| NOKUSE EDUCATION INC | FREEPORT, FL | GENERAL | $310k |
| PURDUE | WEST LAFAYETTE, IN | GENERAL | $175k |
| CONSERVATION LAW CENTER | BLOOMINGTON, IN | GENERAL | $140k |
| FALLS OF THE OHIO FOUNDATION | CLARKSVILLE, IN | GENERAL | $50k |
| INDIANA KARST CONSERVANCY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL | $50k |
| CENTRAL INDIANA LAND TRUST | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL | $25k |
| AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY | MARSHALL, VA | GENERAL | $25k |
| ALIGN SOUTHERN INDIANA | NEW ALBANY, IN | GENERAL | $25k |
| HABITAT SOLUTIONS | COLUMBUS, IN | GENERAL | $6k |
| STATE OF INDIANA COOPERATIVE INVASIVES MANAGEMENT | BEDFORD, IN | GENERAL | $1k |
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 SAM SHINE FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SAM SHINE FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SAM SHINE FOUNDATION INC received $125,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Indiana, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SAM SHINE FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Indiana, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SAM SHINE FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAM SHINE FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SAM SHINE FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SAM SHINE FOUNDATION INC reported $18.7M in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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