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 Religion-Related organizations in Wisconsin.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $218k $241k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at STEPHEN AND LAUREL BROWN FOUNDATION INC equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related 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
$24k
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$12k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCIENCE FOR THE CHURCH | CHICO, CA | SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH BY ENGAGING SCIENCE. | $22k |
| WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF CHURCHES | MADISON, WI | AWAKEN DANE | $2k |
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), 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 STEPHEN AND LAUREL BROWN FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of STEPHEN AND LAUREL BROWN FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of STEPHEN AND LAUREL BROWN FOUNDATION INC received $218,454 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations in Wisconsin: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at STEPHEN AND LAUREL BROWN FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Wisconsin, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at STEPHEN AND LAUREL BROWN FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at STEPHEN AND LAUREL BROWN FOUNDATION INC equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are STEPHEN AND LAUREL BROWN FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, STEPHEN AND LAUREL BROWN FOUNDATION INC reported $3.1M in total revenue and $2.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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