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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $77k $83k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE JAMES AND ELOISE ELMEN FOUNDATION equaled 8% 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
$844k
Itemized grants
21
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVERA | SIOUX FALLS, SD | BUILDING FUND | $350k |
| SOUTH DAKOATA PARKS WILDLIFE FDN | PIERRE, SD | CUSTER STATE PARK BISON CENTER | $90k |
| ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SIOUX FALLS | SIOUX FALLS, SD | SPECIAL PROJECT | $90k |
| AUGUSTANA COLLEGE | SIOUX FALLS, SD | BUILDING FUND | $66k |
| SOUTH DAKOTA PARKS WILDLIFE FDN | PIERRE, SD | GOOD EARTHSTATE PARK | $66k |
| SFPS EDUCATION FDN | SIOUX FALLS, SD | OPERATIONS | $30k |
| SIOUX FALLS CARES | SIOUX FALLS, SD | OPERATIONS | $20k |
| MIDWEST HONOR FLIGHT | SIOUX CENTER, IA | OPERATING | $20k |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY | SIOUX FALLS, SD | OPERATIONS | $20k |
| AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | OPERATIONS | $20k |
| BANQUET | SIOUX FALLS, SD | OPERATIONS | $15k |
| MAKE A WISH OF SD | SIOUX FALLS, SD | OPERATIONS | $10k |
| FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION | ROCKVILLE, MD | OPERATIONS | $10k |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FDN | STATEN ISLAND, NY | OPERATIONS | $10k |
| FAMILY VISITATION CENTER | SIOUX FALLS, SD | OPERATIONS | $5k |
| LEVITT AT THE FALLS | SIOUX FALLS, SD | OPERATING | $5k |
| CENTER FOR ACTIVE GENERATIONS | SIOUX FALLS, SD | OPERATIONS | $5k |
| MISSION MSA | MCLEAN, VA | OPERATIONS | $5k |
| APRO CHARITABLE FDN | AUSTIN, TX | OPERATIONS | $5k |
| WASHINGTON PAVILION | SIOUX FALLS, SD | OPERATING | $1k |
| UNITED WAY | SIOUX FALLS, SD | OPERATIONS | $1k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $74k in 2023 to $77k in 2024.
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.
Board President pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 237%.
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 ($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 JAMES AND ELOISE ELMEN FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE JAMES AND ELOISE ELMEN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE JAMES AND ELOISE ELMEN FOUNDATION received $76,800 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE JAMES AND ELOISE ELMEN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE JAMES AND ELOISE ELMEN FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE JAMES AND ELOISE ELMEN FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE JAMES AND ELOISE ELMEN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE JAMES AND ELOISE ELMEN FOUNDATION reported $2.5M in total revenue and $940k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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