Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $168k $181k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
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 MUSSER FUND equaled 12% 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
$905k
Itemized grants
90
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST | HALEIWA, HI | GENERAL OPERATING | $35k |
| TEXAS CONSERVATION ALLIANCE | DALLAS, TX | GENERAL OPERATING | $35k |
| FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER | SAINT PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $30k |
| MA KA HANA KA IKE | HANA, HI | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| FRIENDS OF FINLAND | FINLAND, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| YAMPA VALLEY STREAM IMPROVEMENT CHARITAB | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| IRAQI AND AMERICAN RECONCILIATION PROJEC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| MOVE FOR AMERICA | ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| NEW HOPE FOR IMMIGRANTS | EAST GRAND FORKS, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| RED WING ART ASSOCIATION | RED WING, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| ROSHNI | ENGLEWOOD, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| PROJECT FINE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| FEEDING OUR COMMUNITIES PARTNERS | NORTH MANKATO, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $24k |
| VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR COLORADO | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $22k |
| PINE HILL COMMUNITY CENTER LTD | PINE HILL, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $20k |
| SMART NORTH | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $20k |
| TEXAS FOLKLIFE RESOURCES INC | AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL OPERATING | $20k |
| FRESH FOUNDATION | NORWOOD, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $18k |
| MALA'AI GARDEN | KAMUELA, HI | GENERAL OPERATING | $16k |
| URBAN ROOTS | SAINT PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $15k |
| PINEY WOODS FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION | CROCKETT, TX | GENERAL OPERATING | $12k |
| KAMUELA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SOC | KAMUELA, HI | GENERAL OPERATING | $12k |
| HAWAII CHILDREN'S THEATRE | LIHUE, HI | GENERAL OPERATING | $12k |
| ALAMOSA LIVE MUSIC ASSOCIATION | ALAMOSA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $12k |
| CATSKILL MOUNTAIN SHAKESPEARE | WEST KILL, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $12k |
Down 19%
from 2023
From $207k in 2023 to $168k 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 fell 19% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 57%.
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 ($10M - $25M), 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 MUSSER FUND
What does the Board Member of THE MUSSER FUND earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THE MUSSER FUND received $168,072 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member 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 Member pay at THE MUSSER FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THE MUSSER FUND falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MUSSER FUND equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE MUSSER FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MUSSER FUND reported $1.9M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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