TO INSPIRE PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF SANFORD HEALTH, THE PREMIER RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE U.S., AND RELATED EXEMPT ENTITIES. 100% OF DONOR DOLLARS FUEL LOCAL PRIORITIES TO CARE, COMFORT AND CURE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 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 |
|---|---|
Trustee, President & CEO Board Member Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in South Dakota | $585k $630k |
Evp, CFO (beg 4/24) Median to 75th percentile | $123k $133k |
Evp, CFO (end 4/24) 25th percentile to median | $51k $55k |
Chief Philanthropy Officer Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $48k $52k |
Interim, Evp, CFO (end 1/24) Below 10th percentile | $275 $296 |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 33%
from 2023
From $440k in 2023 to $585k 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 Member pay rose 33% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 12%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 17% from 2023 to 2024.
- Key Employee pay fell 1% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION received $585,241 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Dakota: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Dakota, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION reported $214.4M in total revenue and $55M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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