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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair Above 90th percentile | $562k $604k |
VP of Finance Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $233k $251k |
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 SHERWOOD FOUNDATION equaled 0.2% 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
$256.1M
Itemized grants
830
Median grant
$75k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | NEXT PROJECT - CAPITAL/CONSTRUCTION FUND | $24.7M |
| BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND | OMAHA, NE | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $15.1M |
| BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND | OMAHA, NE | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $15.1M |
| COMMUNITY INFORMATION TRUST | OMAHA, NE | OMAHA CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT | $5.6M |
| CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF DICKINSON COUNTY | OKOBOJI, IA | SHERWOOD FORREST PARK - CAPITAL GRANT | $5.6M |
| SOUTHSIDE REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | OMAHA, NE | CNI FUNDING | $5M |
| MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATION FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER AT CHILDREN'S | $5M |
| CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF DICKINSON COUNTY | OKOBOJI, IA | SHERWOOD FORREST PARK | $4.4M |
| FAMILY PLANNING COUNCIL OF NEBRASKA | OMAHA, NE | SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INITIATIVE | $4.1M |
| BLACK AND PINK INC | BOSTON, MA | THE OPPORTUNITY CAMPUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $3.5M |
| CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | 2023/2024 OPERATING GRANT | $3.5M |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | INTERNAL MEDICINE, ALLERGY, IMMUNOLOGY EXCELLENCE - DR. JILL POOLE | $3M |
| NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | BRING UP NEBRASKA - COMMUNITY WELL-BEING - CONNECTED YOUTH INITIATIVE | $2.7M |
| GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY CENTER | LINCOLN, NE | CULTURAL CENTERS OF LINCOLN COLLABORATIVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $2.5M |
| CHICANO AWARENESS CENTER | OMAHA, NE | LATINO CENTER RENOVATION & EXPANSION | $2.5M |
| OUR AMERICAN FUTURE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | FUTURE FORWARD EDUCATION FUND | $2.5M |
| COLLECTIVE FOR YOUTH | OMAHA, NE | 2025/2026 ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING | $2.4M |
| COMMON SENSE MEDIA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $2M |
| HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PHASE 1 | $2M |
| NEBRASKA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST | LINCOLN, NE | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $2M |
| JOSLYN ART MUSEUM | OMAHA, NE | EVOLVE JOSLYN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $2M |
| CITY OF OMAHA | OMAHA, NE | THE NORTH SADDLE CREEK BUSINESS DISTRICT RENOVATION PROJECT | $2M |
| JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS NEBRASKA | OMAHA, NE | IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES | $1.9M |
| COLLECTIVE FOR YOUTH | OMAHA, NE | 2025/2026 MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING | $1.7M |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | PRESIDENTIAL PLANNING AND PRIORITIES FUND | $1.5M |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $542k in 2023 to $562k 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 Chair pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 30%.
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 ($150M - $1B), 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 SHERWOOD FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION received $561,621 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION reported $653.1M in total revenue and $267.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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