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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $17k $18k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with St. Louis, MO-IL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SILK FOUNDATION NORTHERN TRUST equaled 4% 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
$397k
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | CHARITABLE | $100k |
| HILLEL AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | ST LOUIS, MO | CHARITABLE | $65k |
| ISREAL CRISIS RELIEF FUND | NORTH BETHESDA, MD | CHARITABLE | $57k |
| JEWISH STUDENT UNION | CLAYTON, MO | CHARITABLE | $40k |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | ST LOUIS, MO | CHARITABLE | $38k |
| BE THE NARRATIVE | ST LOUIS, MO | CHARITABLE | $20k |
| GLADYS & HENRY CROWN CENTER | SAINT LOUIS, MO | CHARITABLE | $15k |
| BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE | $15k |
| STL KAPLAN FELDMAN HOLOCAUST MUSEUM | ST LOUIS, MO | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| ONE HAPPY CAMPER | ST LOUIS, MO | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| SAINT LOUIS JEWISH LIGHT | ST LOUIS, MO | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| JUDAISM ALIVE | CHESTERFIELD, MO | CHARITABLE | $8k |
| HILLEL AT MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY | ST LOUIS, MO | CHARITABLE | $5k |
| PJ LIBRARY | ST LOUIS, MO | CHARITABLE | $5k |
Down 8%
from 2022
From $18k in 2022 to $17k in 2023.
Estimated with St. Louis, MO-IL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Secretary pay fell 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 20%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), 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 SILK FOUNDATION NORTHERN TRUST
What does the Board Secretary of THE SILK FOUNDATION NORTHERN TRUST earn?
In 2023, the Board Secretary of THE SILK FOUNDATION NORTHERN TRUST received $16,500 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at THE SILK FOUNDATION NORTHERN TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Secretary at THE SILK FOUNDATION NORTHERN TRUST falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SILK FOUNDATION NORTHERN TRUST equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SILK FOUNDATION NORTHERN TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE SILK FOUNDATION NORTHERN TRUST reported $376k in total revenue and $460k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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