THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO OPERATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE NONPROFIT AND TAX-EXEMPT SUBSIDIARIES OF SPARROW HEALTH SYSTEM, A MICHIGAN NONPROFIT CORPORATION ("SHS- OR "SOLE MEMBER"), AND ITS MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE CARE TO EVERYONE, EVERY TIME.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 15 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Health Care organizations in Michigan.
- Base
- $275k
- Bonus
- $18k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $42k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VP Sparrow F Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $275k | $18k | $2k | $42k | $355k $392k |
President/ce Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $212k $234k |
Major Gifts Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $139k $153k |
Srvp/cao/cio Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $125k $138k |
Former Srvp/ Former Officer/director/trustee Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $116k $128k |
Former Exec Former Officer/director/trustee Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $101k $112k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $64k $71k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $60k $67k |
VP Finance/t Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $58k $64k |
Regional Pre Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $56k $61k |
Board Mem/ C Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $1k $2k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $1k $2k |
Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $2k |
Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $2k |
Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $2k |
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 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SPARROW FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
Based on 13,830 health care 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SPARROW FOUNDATION
What does the Vice President of SPARROW FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Vice President of SPARROW FOUNDATION received $354,866 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Vice President roles among Health Care organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at SPARROW FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Health Care organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Vice President at SPARROW FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SPARROW FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
What are SPARROW FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SPARROW FOUNDATION reported $5.1M in total revenue and $5.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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