The mission of The Shepherds Foundation, Inc. is to support the primary mission of Shepherds Ministries, Inc. through effective communication, faithful stewardship and promotion of philanthropic activities. The Shepherds Foundation, Inc. encourages donors to contribute and arrange various types of charitable gifts to enhance the work of educating and training students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin.
- Base
- $152k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President (part Year) 75th to 90th percentile | $152k | — | — | $11k | $167k $185k |
Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $68k $75k |
VP of Finance Vice President Below 10th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $4k $4k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) Below 10th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $926 $1k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Shepherds Foundation Inc equaled 7% 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.
Up 195%
from 2022
From $57k in 2022 to $167k 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.
Vice President pay rose 77% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 1%.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 64% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Shepherds Foundation Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Shepherds Foundation Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Shepherds Foundation Inc received $167,034 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Shepherds Foundation Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Shepherds Foundation Inc falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Shepherds Foundation Inc equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Shepherds Foundation Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Shepherds Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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