THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO HELP END GENERATIONAL POVERTY BY RAISING MONEY FOR THE JOHNNY RODGERS CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS. PROVIDING SUPPORT TO STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED IN THE WAY OF A TWO YEAR SCHOLARSHIP, ENABLING THEM TO PURSUE DEGREES IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MCC) IN OMAHA. THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION AND TRUST ALSO ANNUALLY CELEBRATES THE ELITE KICK-OFF AND PUNT RETURNER IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL. DESPITE THE RECOGNITION GIVEN TO VARIOUS POSITIONS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL THROUGH POSTSEASON AWARDS, THE RETURN SPECIALIST HAS BEEN OVERLOOKED UNTIL THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JET AWARD. THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO HONOR AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE BEST RETURN SPECIALIST IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL EACH YEAR.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in Nebraska | $147k $158k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $24k $26k |
Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST equaled 40% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 77%
from 2023
From $83k in 2023 to $147k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 77% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 44%.
- Board Member pay rose 100% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST received $146,514 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Nebraska, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Nebraska, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST equaled 40% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE JET AWARD FOUNDATION & TRUST reported $280k in total revenue and $365k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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