Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Missouri.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director & COO Above 90th percentile | $269k $289k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION equaled 4% 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
$225k
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMKC | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $20k |
| FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE | BOCA GRANDE, FL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10k |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS BUREAUAJC | FAIRWAY, KS | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10k |
| SHOW-ME INSTITUTE | SAINT LOUIS, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10k |
| UMKC HENRY BLOCH SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10k |
| KU ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION | LAWRENCE, KS | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $8k |
| JAZZOO - KANSAS CITY ZOO | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5k |
| KANSAS CITY FRIENDS OF ALVIN AILEY | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5k |
| KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5k |
| MOCSA | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5k |
| NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | MONTERET, CA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5k |
| THE JEWELL BALL | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5k |
| GICIA | BOCA GRANDE, FL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $4k |
| UMKC STARR WHOF | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $3k |
| AWESOME AMBITIONS | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $3k |
| MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM | MONTEREY, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3k |
| NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM & MEMORIAL | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $3k |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2k |
| KEMPER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1k |
| KANSAS CITY BALLET GUILD | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $500 |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), 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 DEBRUCE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION received $268,601 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Missouri: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Missouri, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE DEBRUCE FOUNDATION reported $4.8M in total revenue and $6.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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