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 Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $38k $41k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SHAW & BETTY WALKER FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$1.3M
Itemized grants
51
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $200k |
| Michigan Tech University | Houghton, MI | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $100k |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $75k |
| America First Legal | Washington, DC | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $50k |
| Job Creators Network Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $50k |
| Northwoods Music Collaborative | Amasa, MI | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $50k |
| NRA Foundation-Freedom Action Foundation | Fairfax, VA | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $50k |
| Sheridan Community Land Trust | Sheridan, WY | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $50k |
| Great Lakes Outdoors Foundation | Hasting, MI | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $40k |
| Agewell Svs Meals on Wheels | Muskegon, MI | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $30k |
| American Cancer Society | Detroit, MI | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $30k |
| Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Bighorns | Sheridan, WY | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $30k |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation | Sheridan, WY | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $30k |
| The Food Group | Sheridan, WY | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $30k |
| The Hub on Smith (Formerly Snr Ctzn Council) | Sheridan, WY | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $30k |
| Antelope Butte Foundation | Dayton, WY | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $25k |
| Compass Center for Families | Sheridan, WY | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $25k |
| Hope College | Holland, MI | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $25k |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | NewYonk, NY | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $25k |
| Veteran Village-AMNACS | Sheridan, WY | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $25k |
| Sheridan Kids Life | Sheridan, WY | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $20k |
| Traverse city Central Athletic Boosters | Traverse City, MI | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $20k |
| Advocacy & Resource Center | Sheridan, WY | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $15k |
| Keweenaw Land Trust | Hancock, MI | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $15k |
| North Muskegon Booster Club Inc | N Muskegon, MI | OPERATIONAL PURPOSES | $15k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $38k in 2023 to $38k 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 Secretary pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 14%.
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 SHAW & BETTY WALKER FOUNDATION
What does the Board Secretary of THE SHAW & BETTY WALKER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of THE SHAW & BETTY WALKER FOUNDATION received $37,914 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at THE SHAW & BETTY WALKER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at THE SHAW & BETTY WALKER FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SHAW & BETTY WALKER FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SHAW & BETTY WALKER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SHAW & BETTY WALKER FOUNDATION reported $1.9M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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