Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Kansas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $105k $113k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $76k $82k |
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 SHERMAN FAMILY 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
$5.5M
Itemized grants
116
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOLSMART KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT WIDE-BASED EFFORTS TO IMPROVE AREA SCHOOLS. | $508k |
| CRISTO REY KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | $450k |
| ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO FURTHER EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | $351k |
| UMKC FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT URBAN EDUCATION. | $275k |
| THE RABBIT HOLE | NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S LITERATURE. | $250k |
| OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. | $186k |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PROMOTE TEACHER TRAINING. | $150k |
| NATIONAL WORLD WAR I MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH. | $120k |
| CORNERSTONES OF CARE | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT A NON-TRADITIONAL ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | $101k |
| WELCOME HOUSE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND RECOVERY SERVICES FOR MEN. | $101k |
| EARLYSTART | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. | $100k |
| SALVATION ARMY | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT THEIR OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. | $100k |
| TNTP OPPORTUNITY ACCELERATOR | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS. | $100k |
| THE EDUCATOR ACADEMY | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PROMOTE TEACHER TRAINING. | $90k |
| TEACHERS LIKE ME | LEES SUMMIT, MO | TO PROVIDE HOUSING SUPPORT FOR EARLY SERVING BLACK TEACHERS. | $90k |
| GKCCF - HISPANIC DEVELOPMENT FUND | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS. | $81k |
| HARMONY PROJECT KC NECC | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERSERVED STUDENTS USING MUSIC AS A CATALYST. | $81k |
| AMETHYST PLACE | KANSAS CITY, MA | TO SUPPORT A HOUSING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR TRAUMA. | $80k |
| RECONCILIATION SERVICES | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGH COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. | $76k |
| EMMANUEL FAMILY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. | $75k |
| THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY | KANSAS CITY, KS | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS. | $75k |
| GREAT JOBS KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER TRAINING. | $70k |
| NOTRE DAME DE SION | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO FURTHER EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | $69k |
| BISHOP MIEGE FOUNDATION | SHAWNEE MISSION, KS | TO FURTHER EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | $50k |
| BISHOP WARD HIGH SCHOOL | KANSAS CITY, KS | TO FURTHER EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | $50k |
Down 23%
from 2023
From $137k in 2023 to $105k 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.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), 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 SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION received $105,392 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Kansas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Kansas, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $6.7M in total revenue and $6.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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