Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 9 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 |
|---|---|
President, COO Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $461k $496k |
Chairman, Trustee Board Chair 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $12k $13k |
Secretary & Treasurer, Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SUNDERLAND FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% 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
$177M
Itemized grants
96
Median grant
$375k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION | LAWRENCE, KS | 2024 DONATION CANCER CENTER | $25M |
| UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION | LAWRENCE, KS | KU CANCER CENTER CONSTRUCTION | $25M |
| KC PEOPLE'S FUND | KANSAS CITY, MO | INITIAL CAPITALIZATION | $24.8M |
| CHILDRENS MERCY HOSPITAL | KANSAS CITY, MO | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL | $20M |
| UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY - FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | CONSTRUCTION HEALTH BUILDING PAYMENT | $10M |
| AMALGAMATED FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | 2024 DAF FUNDING | $4M |
| AMALGAMATED FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | 2024 DAF FUNDING | $4M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS PHILANTHROPY FUND ALBANY NY | NEW YORK CITY, NY | 2024 DAF FUNDING | $4M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS PHILANTHROPY FUND ALBANY NY | NEW YORK CITY, NY | 2024 DAF FUNDING | $4M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS PHILANTHROPY FUND ALBANY NY | NEW YORK CITY, NY | 2024 DAF FUNDING | $4M |
| GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024 DAF FUNDING | $4M |
| IMPACT ASSETS INC | BETHESDA, MD | 2024 DAF FUNDING | $4M |
| SEATTLE FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | 2024 DAF FUNDING | $4M |
| UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION | LAWRENCE, KS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY GOALS | $3.9M |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | BIG FUTURES HEADQUARTERS EXPANSION | $3M |
| DTC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | CONSTRUCT SOUTH LOOP KC PROJECT | $2M |
| GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024 DAF FUNDING | $2M |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | INNOVATION SHIFT PROGRAM | $2M |
| AVILA UNIVERSITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | RENOVATE RIDGEWAY HALL FOR STUDENT LIVING | $1M |
| BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | FAMILIES AND WORKERS FUND | $1M |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | HERITAGE PARK OLATHE HOME CONSTRUCTION | $1M |
| LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION | LAWRENCE, KS | EXPAND CLINICAL AND IMAGING SERVICES AREAS | $1M |
| SEATTLE FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | 2024 PAYMENT FOR INCLUSIVE RECOVERY FUND | $1M |
| STATE FAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | SEDALIA, MO | CONSTRUCT CENTER FOR ADVANCED AG AND TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY | $1M |
| THE SOLUTIONS PROJECT | OAKLAND, CA | OPERATING SUPPORT | $1M |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $443k in 2023 to $461k 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.
Chief Operating Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 18%.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
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 SUNDERLAND FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Operating Officer of THE SUNDERLAND FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of THE SUNDERLAND FOUNDATION received $461,216 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Operating Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at THE SUNDERLAND FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at THE SUNDERLAND FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SUNDERLAND FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SUNDERLAND FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SUNDERLAND FOUNDATION reported $68.4M in total revenue and $180.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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