Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $27k $29k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KJELLSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 3% 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
$711k
Itemized grants
53
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN IL CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE | ROCKFORD, IL | EDUCATION | $53k |
| SEVERSON DELLS NATURE CENTER | ROCKFORD, IL | EDUCATION | $40k |
| DISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM | ROCKFORD, IL | EDUCATION | $36k |
| ROCKFORD PROMISE | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $27k |
| YWCA | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $27k |
| BURPEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $26k |
| EASTERSEALS | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $26k |
| FREEPORT ART MUSEUM | FREEPORT, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $25k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $20k |
| CENTER FOR SIGHT AND HEARING | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $20k |
| PEC PLAYHOUSE THEATRE | PECATONICA, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $20k |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $20k |
| STARLIGHT THEATER | ROCKFORD, IL | EDUCATION | $20k |
| RIVERFRONT MUSEUM PARK | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $19k |
| NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $15k |
| STATELINE YOUTH FOR CHRIST | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $15k |
| MIDWAY VILLAGE MUSEUM | ROCKFORD, IL | EDUCATION | $15k |
| ROCKFORD BARBELL | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $14k |
| BRIGHTPOINT | ROCKFORD, IL | EDUCATION | $13k |
| LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS | ROCKFORD, IL | EDUCATION | $12k |
| MILESTONE | LOVES PARK, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $12k |
| ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $12k |
| NORTHERN IL FOOD BANK | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $11k |
| BOONE-WINNEBAGO COUNTY REGIONAL OFFICE OF ED | LOVES PARK, IL | EDUCATION | $10k |
| BOYLAN HIGH SCHOOL | ROCKFORD, IL | SOCIAL WELFARE | $10k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $27k in 2023 to $27k 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 Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 137%.
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 ($1M - $10M), 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 KJELLSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE KJELLSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THE KJELLSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION received $26,500 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE KJELLSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THE KJELLSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KJELLSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE KJELLSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE KJELLSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $991k in total revenue and $809k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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