Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer/se Board Treasurer 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $8k $8k |
Director Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Director Unclassified | $2k $2k |
President Board President 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GEORGE H AND ELTA SPENCER THOMPSON FOUNDATION equaled 12% 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
$44k
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$3k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | DONATION | $10k |
| CHADRON STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION | CHADRON, NE | DONATION | $5k |
| SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SIDNEY, NE | DONATION | $5k |
| LODGEPOLE VALLEY YOUTH CAMP | SIDNEY, NE | DONATION | $5k |
| LIVING MEMORIAL GARDENS | SIDNEY, NE | DONATION | $3k |
| DALTON SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER | DALTON, NE | DONATION | $3k |
| KIDS CORNER | SIDNEY, NE | DONATION | $3k |
| SIDNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY | SIDNEY, NE | DONATION | $3k |
| SULLIVAN HILLS | LODGEPOLE, NE | DONATION | $3k |
| TEAMATES | SIDNEY, NE | DONATION | $3k |
| SIDNEY GOLD RUSH DAYS | SIDNEY, NE | DONATION | $1k |
Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 70%.
- Board President 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 (Under $1M), 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 GEORGE H AND ELTA SPENCER THOMPSON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Treasurer of THE GEORGE H AND ELTA SPENCER THOMPSON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of THE GEORGE H AND ELTA SPENCER THOMPSON FOUNDATION received $7,800 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at THE GEORGE H AND ELTA SPENCER THOMPSON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at THE GEORGE H AND ELTA SPENCER THOMPSON FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GEORGE H AND ELTA SPENCER THOMPSON FOUNDATION equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE GEORGE H AND ELTA SPENCER THOMPSON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE GEORGE H AND ELTA SPENCER THOMPSON FOUNDATION reported $62k in total revenue and $64k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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