Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $5k $6k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SIDNEY A SWENSRUD 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$2.2M
Itemized grants
29
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSTREAM USA | OAKLAND, CA | HEALTH | $500k |
| THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | NAPLES, FL | ENVIRONMENT | $180k |
| FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM | WASHINGTON, DC | PUBLIC POLICY | $150k |
| NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN | NAPLES, FL | ENVIRONMENT | $150k |
| CURE ALZHEIMER'S FUND | WELLESLEY HILLS, MA | HEALTH | $100k |
| DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE | BOSTON, MA | HEALTH GENERAL | $100k |
| EPIPHANY SCHOOL | DORCHESTER, MA | EDUCATION | $100k |
| IMMIGRATION REFORM LAW INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | PUBLIC POLICY | $75k |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL ON TEACHER QUALITY | WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION | $75k |
| PIONEER INSTITUTE | BOSTON, MA | PUBLIC POLICY | $75k |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA - JACKSONVILLE AND CENTRAL FL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | EDUCATION | $75k |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA - MASSACHUSETTS | BOSTON, MA | EDUCATION | $75k |
| BOSTON SCHOOLS FUND INC | BOSTON, MA | EDUCATION | $60k |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN | WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION | $50k |
| AUDOBONS CORKSCREW SWAMP SANCTUARY | NAPLES, FL | ENVIRONMENT | $50k |
| BUILDING EXCELLENT SCHOOLS | BOSTON, MA | EDUCATION | $50k |
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE | HILLSDALE, MI | EDUCATION | $50k |
| MASS AUDOBON'S BOSTON NATURE CENTER | MATTAPAN, MA | ENVIRONMENT | $50k |
| THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | BOSTON, MA | EDUCATION | $40k |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BOSTON | BOSTON, MA | EDUCATION | $35k |
| MUSEUM OF SCIENCE | BOSTON, MA | EDUCATION | $35k |
| THE FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES | WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION | $30k |
| TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE - LYNCH ACADEMY PROGRAM | CHESTNUT HILL, MA | EDUCATION | $30k |
| AVOW HOSPICE | NAPLES, FL | HEALTH | $25k |
| JUDICIAL WATCH | WASHINGTON, DC | PUBLIC POLICY | $15k |
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 SIDNEY A SWENSRUD FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE SIDNEY A SWENSRUD FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of THE SIDNEY A SWENSRUD FOUNDATION received $5,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE SIDNEY A SWENSRUD FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at THE SIDNEY A SWENSRUD FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SIDNEY A SWENSRUD FOUNDATION equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SIDNEY A SWENSRUD FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE SIDNEY A SWENSRUD FOUNDATION reported $2.1M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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