Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $54k $58k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at SAMERIAN FOUNDATION INC equaled 1.0% 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
$4.9M
Itemized grants
93
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BLOOMINGTON, IN | GENERAL FUND | $2M |
| UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL FUND | $1M |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF HAMILTON COUNTY | NOBLESVILLE, IN | GENERAL FUND | $313k |
| RILEY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL FUND | $250k |
| UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM | WASHINGTON, DC | HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMMING | $150k |
| RILEY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL FUND | $106k |
| 500 FESTIVAL FOUNDATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL FUND | $100k |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | JEWISH FELLOWSHIP | $100k |
| INDIANA DEMOCRACY COLLECTIVE | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL FUND | $83k |
| FREE PRESS INDIANA | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | CIVIC/COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING | $50k |
| PACERS FOUNDATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL FUND | $50k |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY HILLEL CENTER | BLOOMINGTON, IN | GENERAL FUND | $40k |
| CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ANGEL INVESTORS | $30k |
| JEWISH FEDERATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMING | $30k |
| ANTIDEFAMATION LEAGUE | CHICAGO, IL | HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMMING | $25k |
| BEN'S RANCH | CARMEL, IN | YOUTH PROGRAMMING | $25k |
| BRIGHTLANE LEARNING | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | TUTORING PROGRAM | $25k |
| COBURN PLACE - SAFE HAVEN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | TRANSITIONAL HOUSING-BASED PROGRAMMING | $25k |
| HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUND | $25k |
| INDIANA SPORTS CORP | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | YOUTH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $25k |
| GLEANER'S FOOD BANK | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL FUND | $20k |
| LITTLE WISH FOUNDATION | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | CANCER PROGRAMS | $16k |
| CRISTEL HOUSE | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | HOMELESS/FOOD PANTRY | $15k |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL FUND | $10k |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF INDIANAPOLIS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | YOUTH PROGRAMMING | $10k |
Up 6%
from 2023
From $51k in 2023 to $54k 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.
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 SAMERIAN FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Secretary of SAMERIAN FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of SAMERIAN FOUNDATION INC received $54,100 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at SAMERIAN FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at SAMERIAN FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SAMERIAN FOUNDATION INC equaled 1.0% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SAMERIAN FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SAMERIAN FOUNDATION INC reported $8.2M in total revenue and $5.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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