Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $144k $154k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SEABURY FOUNDATION equaled 10% 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
$993k
Itemized grants
70
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROW BENZIE | BENZONIA, MI | GENERAL OPERATING, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS FOR ALL | $32k |
| OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | OAK PARK, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS | $30k |
| BENZIE SENIOR RESOURCES | HONOR, MI | TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE SUPPORTING HUMAN SERVICES | $25k |
| BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER | CHICAGO, IL | THEATER ARTS | $25k |
| CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | BROOKFIELD, IL | ACCESS AND INCLUSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES | $25k |
| FACETS MULTI-MEDIA | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| FAMILY MATTERS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| FIRST DESCENTS | DENVER, CO | FIRST DESCENTS CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25k |
| GARDENEERS CO JOHN MARSHALL METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| INDIANAPOLIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | CHIMPANZEE COMPLEX | $25k |
| INGENUITY | CHICAGO, IL | PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR ARTS PROVIDERS | $25k |
| INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S MEDIA CENTER (ICMC) | NORTHBROOK, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| MUDLARK THEATER | EVANSTON, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| MUNSON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONS | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | SOFTWARE | $25k |
| PIVEN THEATRE WORKSHOP | EVANSTON, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| PROJECT EDUCATION PLUS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| READING IN MOTION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| SANTA FE PLAYHOUSE | SANTA FE, NM | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| TARGET HOPE COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY | MATTESON, IL | SATURDAY ACADEMY | $25k |
| THE BLOC | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | STARPOINT SUMMER CAMP | $25k |
| WEST TOWN BIKES | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| AGAPE THERAPEUTIC RIDING RESOURCES | CICERO, IN | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $20k |
| FORWARD MOMENTUM CHICAGO (FMC) | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $20k |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO - OFFICE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | CHICAGO, IL | CIVIC ACTOR STUDIO | $20k |
Up 6%
from 2023
From $136k in 2023 to $144k in 2024.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 48%.
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 SEABURY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SEABURY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SEABURY FOUNDATION received $144,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SEABURY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SEABURY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SEABURY FOUNDATION equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SEABURY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SEABURY FOUNDATION reported $713k in total revenue and $1.5M 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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