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 Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $40k $43k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SMITH 5 PRIVATE FOUNDATION NFP equaled 41% 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
$44k
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$4k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MY JOYFUL HEART | MOKENA, IL | DONATION TO A DOMESTIC CHARITY | $10k |
| NAWS | MOKENA, IL | DONATION TO A DOMESTIC CHARITY | $8k |
| JOLIET AREA COMMUNITY HOSPICE | JOLIET, IL | DONATION TO A DOMESTIC CHARITY | $4k |
| NEVER ALONE FOOD PANTRY | WOODSTOCK, GA | DONATION TO A DOMESTIC CHARITY | $4k |
| SISTERS OF ST FRANCIS OF SYLVANIA | SYLVANIA, OH | DONATION TO A DOMESTIC CHARITY | $4k |
| SWIFT OUTDOOR ACCESSIBLE RECREATION | MOKENA, IL | DONATION TO A DOMESTIC CHARITY | $4k |
| THE HOME 2 HOME PROJECT | COUNTRYSIDE, IL | DONATION TO A DOMESTIC CHARITY | $4k |
| ALMOST HOME CHICAGO | HOMETOWN, IL | DONATION TO A DOMESTIC CHARITY | $3k |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | DONATION TO A DOMESTIC CHARITY | $2k |
| GILDA'S CLUB CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | DONATION TO A DOMESTIC CHARITY | $500 |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS | NORMAL, IL | DONATION TO A DOMESTIC CHARITY | $200 |
Held steady
from 2023
From $40k in 2023 to $40k in 2024.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 99%.
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 (Under $1M), 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 SMITH 5 PRIVATE FOUNDATION NFP
What does the Board President of THE SMITH 5 PRIVATE FOUNDATION NFP earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE SMITH 5 PRIVATE FOUNDATION NFP received $40,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE SMITH 5 PRIVATE FOUNDATION NFP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE SMITH 5 PRIVATE FOUNDATION NFP falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SMITH 5 PRIVATE FOUNDATION NFP equaled 41% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SMITH 5 PRIVATE FOUNDATION NFP's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SMITH 5 PRIVATE FOUNDATION NFP reported $1k in total revenue and $98k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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