SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER A GROWING NUMBER OF LAND OWNERS AND MANAGERS TO ETHICALLY CARE FOR THE LAND TO SUSTAIN WATER RESOURCES, BUILD HEALTHY SOIL, ENHANCE WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND SUPPORT OUTDOOR RECREATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $517
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $180
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $127k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $146
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $133k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $455
- Benefits
- $15k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $192k | — | $517 | $25k | $224k $241k |
VP - Agricultural Research & Conservation Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $161k | — | $180 | — | $167k $180k |
VP - Leopold Conservation Award Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $127k | — | $146 | $24k | $157k $168k |
VP - External Relations Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $133k | — | $455 | $15k | $154k $166k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $5k $5k |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
Up 3%
from 2023
From $217k in 2023 to $224k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 45%.
- Board Vice President pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Revenue and expenses over time
THE SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION INC reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about THE SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION INC received $224,206 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What are THE SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION INC reported $4.1M in total revenue and $9.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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