Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 18 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
VP & CIO Chief Information Officer Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $1.2M $1.3M |
President, Ceo, Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $953k $1M |
Vp, CFO & Cao, Treasurer Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $552k $583k |
Vp, Programs Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $454k $480k |
General Counsel & Board Secretary Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $397k $419k |
Board Chair, Trustee Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $44k $46k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $29k $30k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $29k $30k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $29k $30k |
Trustee (ended 12/24) Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $29k $30k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $29k $30k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $29k $30k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $29k $30k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $29k $30k |
Trustee (ended 6/24) Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $14k $15k |
Trustee (ended 6/24) Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $14k $15k |
Trustee (began 6/24) Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $14k $15k |
Trustee (began 6/24) Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $14k $15k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 KRESGE FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% 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
$170M
Itemized grants
800
Median grant
$140k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FOR DETROITS FUTURE | DETROIT, MI | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE DETROIT RETIREE- ART TRUST | $5M |
| THE BLACKBAUD GIVING FUND | CHARLESTON, SC | MATCHING GIFT | $4.4M |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2.8M |
| VOSE RIVER CHARITABLE FUND | BETHESDA, MD | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TO SUPPORT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH (COPH) TO SERVE AS THE NEW NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE (NPO) | $2.7M |
| THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TO SUPPORT THE OBAMA FOUNDATION | $2.4M |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC | NEW YORK, NY | PROJECT SUPPORT TO AID OPERATING SUPPORT TO THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT. | $2.1M |
| MARYGROVE CONSERVANCY SUPPORT CORPORATION | DETROIT, MI | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TO THE MARYGROVE CONSERVANCY SUPPORT CORPORATION (MCSC) TO FUND THE NEW MARKET TAX CREDITS TRANSACTION FOR THE MARYGROVE EARLY EDUCATION CENTER. | $2M |
| OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INDIAN AFFAIRS | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TOWARD THE COLLECTION OF ORAL HISTORIES AND ESTABLISH A PERMANENT COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS. | $2M |
| WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY PARK IN THE CITY OF DETROIT | DETROIT, MI | PROJECT SUPPORT TO CO.ACT DETROIT TO FOR KRESGE INNOVATIVE PROJECTS: DETROIT ROUND 9. | $2M |
| COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES | DETROIT, MI | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE VIBRANCY OF DETROIT COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING CRITICAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS IN THE TRI-COUNTY REGION. | $1.8M |
| CULTURESOURCE | DETROIT, MI | PROJECT SUPPORT TO AID SUPPORT TO CULTURESOURCE FOR THE 2024 AND 2025 IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY PROGRAMMATIC FUNCTIONS FOR THE DETROIT ARTS SUPPORT INITIATIVE | $1.8M |
| ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC | COLUMBIA, MD | PROJECT SUPPORT TO AID PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR ITS CDO FUND | $1.7M |
| M-1 RAIL | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1.6M |
| DETROIT FUTURE CITY | DETROIT, MI | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TO SUPPORT ITS LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND EXPAND TEAM CAPACITY. | $1.4M |
| URBAN INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TO SUPPORT LOCAL LEADERS IN UNDER-RESOURCED CITIES | $1.1M |
| POLICYLINK | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1.1M |
| TIDES CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | PROJECT SUPPORT TO AID SUPPORTS ONE NATION/ONE PROJECT, A TWO-YEAR INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE SOCIAL COHESION AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING THROUGH ARTS AND CULTURE | $1M |
| LIVING CITIES BLENDED CATALYST FUND LLC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $800k |
| COMMUNITY SERVICES UNLIMITED | LOS ANGELES, CA | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TO THE EQUITABLE FOOD ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (EFOD) | $745k |
| DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY INC | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $739k |
| CLIMATE JUSTICE ALLIANCE | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $725k |
| DAISA ENTERPRISES LLC | SOUTH HADLEY, MA | PROJECT GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE BACKBONE STAFFING AND FACILITATION OF THE EQUITABLE FOOD ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT EFOD COLLABORATIVE. | $705k |
| ECONOMIC SECURITY PROJECT INC | NEW YORK, NY | PROJECT GRANT SUPPORT FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ECONOMIC SECURITY PROJECT (ESP). | $700k |
| HISTORIC CLAYBORN TEMPLE | MEMPHIS, TN | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TO ASSIST OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS IN SOUTH MEMPHIS NEIGHBORHOOD, CITYWIDE AND BEYOND. | $700k |
| MDC INC | DURHAM, NC | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT FOR THE CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH MDC FOCUSING ON ADVANCING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS | $700k |
Up 9%
from 2023
From $1.1M in 2023 to $1.2M in 2024.
Estimated with Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Information Officer pay rose 9% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 78%.
- Board Member pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 13% 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 ($1B+), 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 KRESGE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Information Officer of THE KRESGE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Information Officer of THE KRESGE FOUNDATION received $1,193,764 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Information Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Information Officer pay at THE KRESGE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Information Officer at THE KRESGE FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KRESGE FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE KRESGE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE KRESGE FOUNDATION reported $61.3M in total revenue and $214.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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