Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 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 |
|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $626k $673k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $325k $350k |
Grant Advisor Unclassified | $25k $27k |
Grant Advisor Unclassified | $24k $26k |
Grant Advisor Unclassified | $22k $24k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST equaled 3% 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
$18.9M
Itemized grants
80
Median grant
$200k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | RESEARCH | $1.1M |
| GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | FAIRFAX, VA | EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | $1M |
| STATE POLICY NETWORK | ARLINGTON, VA | RESEARCH | $886k |
| FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY | NAPLES, FL | RESEARCH | $800k |
| CENTER FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS | WASHINGTON, DC | JOURNALISM | $500k |
| PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | LITIGATION | $500k |
| COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | RESEARCH | $500k |
| PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE | WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | $400k |
| NEW CIVIL LIBERTIES ALLIANCE | WASHINGTON, DC | JOURNALISM | $400k |
| COMMITTEE TO UNLEASH PROSPERITY | POTOMAC, MD | RESEARCH | $400k |
| GEORGIA CENTER FOR OPPORTUNITY | PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA | RESEARCH | $400k |
| TAX FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | RESEARCH | $400k |
| TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | JOURNALISM | $380k |
| DEFENSE OF FREEDOM INSTITUTE | ALEXANDRIA, VA | EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | $350k |
| EMERGENT ORDER FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | FELLOWSHIPS | $300k |
| MOVING PICTURE INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | FELLOWSHIPS | $300k |
| REASON FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | FELLOWSHIPS | $300k |
| FRANKLIN NEWS FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | FELLOWSHIPS | $300k |
| VMTS EDUCATION INC | BROOKLYN, NY | FELLOWSHIPS | $300k |
| REAL CLEAR FOUNDATION | NORTHBROOK, IL | FILM AND NEW MEDIA | $300k |
| INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE | ARLINGTON, VA | JOURNALISM | $300k |
| NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | JOURNALISM | $300k |
| AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | RESEARCH | $300k |
| FEDERALIST SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | $295k |
| PROPERTY AND ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH CENTER | BOZEMAN, MT | JOURNALISM | $275k |
Down 4%
from 2023
From $650k in 2023 to $626k 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 6% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay fell 50% 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 ($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 SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST received $625,884 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer 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 Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST reported $4.3M in total revenue and $21.5M 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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