Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $75k $80k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $25k $27k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 3% 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
$2.5M
Itemized grants
158
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | LAKE FOREST, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $100k |
| LAMB'S FARM | LIBERTYVILLE, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $60k |
| FRIENDS OF THAI DAUGHTERS | TREVETT, ME | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $55k |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS- NORTH CAROLINA | CHARLOTTE, NC | HURRICANE HELENE/MILTON RELIEF | $50k |
| AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL | AVON, CT | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $50k |
| COMPANION ANIMAL CLINIC FOUNDATION | SOUTHERN PINES, NC | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $50k |
| DELTA WATERFOWL | BISMARK, ND | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $50k |
| ELAWA FARM FOUNDATION | LAKE FOREST, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $50k |
| HISTORY CENTER OF LAKE FOREST - LAKE BUFF | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $50k |
| JOSSELYN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH | NORTHFIELD, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $50k |
| PURDUE UNIVERSITY | WEST LAFAYETTE, IN | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $50k |
| TALL PINES CONSERVATORY | NASHOTAH, WI | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $50k |
| SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $40k |
| RUSH COUNTY COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INC | RUSHVILLE, IN | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $36k |
| MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | DUNDEE, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $35k |
| RAISON D'ETRE - DANCE COMPANY | BOZEMAN, MT | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $35k |
| ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $30k |
| CAROLINA HORSE PARK FOUNDATION | RAEFORD, NC | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $30k |
| CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY - BROOKFIELD ZOO | BROOKFIELD, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $30k |
| DUTCHESS LAND CONSERVATORY | MILLBROOK, NJ | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $30k |
| EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $30k |
| FOX VALLEY FOOD FOR HEALTH | AURORA, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $30k |
| LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $30k |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY OF ILLINOIS | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $30k |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY | COLUMBUS, OH | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $30k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $75k in 2023 to $75k in 2024.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 126%.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), 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 THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION received $75,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE BUCHANAN FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $3.1M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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