Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Former Interim Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $91k $100k |
Interim Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $39k $43k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at THE MEIJER FOUNDATION equaled 0.7% 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
$12M
Itemized grants
92
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $3M |
| MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $667k |
| MICHIGAN TRAIL FUND | LANSING, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $500k |
| DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | LANSING, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $400k |
| DETROIT HORSE POWER | DETROIT, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $400k |
| THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, MI | SCHOLARSHIPS | $300k |
| E4E RELIEF LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $250k |
| EQUEST CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDING INC | ROCKFORD, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $250k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LAKESHORE | HOLLAND, MI | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $250k |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY - MICHIGAN CHAPTER | LANSING, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250k |
| THE HENRY FORD | DEARBORN, MI | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $250k |
| NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $240k |
| CRITTER BARN | ZEELAND, MI | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $233k |
| GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $225k |
| VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $215k |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN | BRIGHTON, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200k |
| PAWS WITH A CAUSE | WAYLAND, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $200k |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF GRAND RAPIDS | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $167k |
| MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $167k |
| THE FERRIS FOUNDATION | BIG RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $160k |
| AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150k |
| MONTCALM COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | SIDNEY, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $150k |
| BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $125k |
| CHILDRENS HEALING CENTER | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $125k |
| GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY | ALLENDALE, MI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125k |
Up 7%
from 2022
From $85k in 2022 to $91k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 57%.
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 ($150M - $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 MEIJER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE MEIJER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE MEIJER FOUNDATION received $90,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE MEIJER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE MEIJER FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE MEIJER FOUNDATION equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE MEIJER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE MEIJER FOUNDATION reported $21.8M in total revenue and $13.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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