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 Wisconsin.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $227k $251k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $5k $6k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $5k $6k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $5k $6k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $5k $6k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $5k $6k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $5k $6k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC equaled 5% 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
$11k
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$275
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Racine | Racine, WI | general donation | $7k |
| Downtown Racine Corporation | Racine, WI | general donation | $750 |
| Anderegg Family Fund (Racine Community Foundation) | Racine, WI | general donation | $500 |
| Racine Founders Club Rotary Foundation | Racine, WI | general donation | $500 |
| Racine Vocational Ministry | Racine, WI | general donation | $500 |
| Racine County Workforce Solutions | Racine, WI | general donation | $500 |
| Voces De La Frontera | Milwaukee, WI | general donation | $300 |
| Porcaro Family Charities | Racine, WI | general donation | $250 |
| Heritage Committee of Racine | Racine, WI | general donation | $250 |
| Racine Zoological Society | Racine, WI | general donation | $250 |
| Racine Art Museum | Racine, WI | general donation | $250 |
| HALO Inc | Racine, WI | general donation | $150 |
| Hispanic Roundtable Inc of Racine | Racine, WI | general donation | $100 |
| Hopes Center | Racine, WI | general donation | $100 |
Up 3%
from 2022
From $220k in 2022 to $227k in 2023.
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 3% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 64%.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Vice President pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
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 JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of THE JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC received $227,386 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC reported $6.2M in total revenue and $4.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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