Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $167k $181k |
Assistant Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Secretary Board Secretary 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CARLS FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$7.7M
Itemized grants
62
Median grant
$75k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUNSON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | NICU CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $600k |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | LANSING, MI | PURCHASE AND PROTECTION OF NORTHPOINT PRESERVE | $500k |
| GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | PURCHASE AND PROTECTION OF LANDS FOR THE MITCHELL CREEK PRESERVE | $500k |
| AVALON HEALING CENTER | DETROIT, MI | SUPPORT FOR PEDIATRIC SAFE DIRECTOR & PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT | $300k |
| WALLOON LAKE ASSOCIATION AND TRUST | WALLOON LAKE, MI | CRITICAL LANDS CAMPAIGN | $300k |
| KEWEENAW NATURAL AREAS | CALUMET, MI | MERGANSER POND NORTH PRESERVE (EST DISTRIBUTION 12/2022) | $273k |
| SAMARITAS | DETROIT, MI | RENOVATIONS TO FAMILY CENTER IN WESTLAND | $250k |
| LACASA | HOWELL, MI | SUPPORT FOR THE SANE MEDICAL FACILITIES | $250k |
| UNITED WAY NORTHWEST MICHIGAN | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR DENTAL CLINIC | $250k |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES NOTHERN MICHIGAN | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | CAPITAL SUPPPORT FOR WAREHOUSE RENOVATION FOR FOOD RESCUE | $250k |
| GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN | DETROIT, MI | CAPITAL FUNDS FOR SOUTH CAMPUS FACILITY | $250k |
| ASCENSION ST JOHN FOUNDATION | GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI | CAPITAL RENOVATION PICU | $250k |
| FORGOTTEN HARVEST | OAK PARK, MI | ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW WAREHOUSE | $250k |
| SIX RIVERS LAND CONSERVANCY | ROCHESTER, MI | SUPPORT FOR THE CATALYTIC CAPACITY CAMPAIGN IN SOUTHEAST MI | $230k |
| HENRY FORD HEALTH | DETROIT, MI | EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR HENRY FORD HOSPITAL DOWNTOWN NICU | $220k |
| COREWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN | SOUTHFIELD, MI | PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | $220k |
| LITTLE TRAVERSE CONSERVANCY | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | PURCHASE OF THE LAMKIN PROPERTY PRESERVE | $200k |
| CHILDREN'S HEALING CENTER | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CONSTRUCTION OF CHILDREN'S HEALING CENTER IN SOUTHEAST MI | $200k |
| ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS | DETROIT, MI | SUPPORT FOR THE MILLER GROVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT | $166k |
| STREAMS OF HOPE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | SUPPORT FOR HEALTH STARTS HERE CAMPAIGN | $150k |
| SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN LAND CONSERVANCY | GALESBURG, MI | PURCHASE OF LA GRANGE VALLEY PROPERTY PRESERVE | $125k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN | DESTOIT, MI | GREAT LAKES WAY PROGRAM | $125k |
| FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC | FLINT, MI | SUPPORT FO THE KITCHEN EXPANSION PROJECT | $100k |
| HOLLEY INSTITUTE | DETROIT, MI | SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH & LITERACY PROGRAM | $100k |
| THUMB LAND CONSERVANCY | MARLETTE, MI | PURCHASE OF SHOREFOOD FORREST PROPERTY PRESERVE | $100k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 CARLS FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE CARLS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE CARLS FOUNDATION received $166,680 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE CARLS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE CARLS FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CARLS FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE CARLS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE CARLS FOUNDATION reported $21M in total revenue and $8.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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