Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $79k $84k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $55k $59k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $25k $27k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THOMAS W DOWER FOUNDATION equaled 14% 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
$393k
Itemized grants
74
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPPENWOLF THEATER COMPANY | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25k |
| DE LASALLE INSTITUTE | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $20k |
| ST COLETTA OF WISCONSIN | JEFFERSON, WI | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $20k |
| ST RITA HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $20k |
| MIDWEST AUGUSTINIANS | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $15k |
| ST MALACHY SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $15k |
| ANDERSON RANCH ART CENTER | SNOWMASS VILLAGE, CO | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $10k |
| IRISH GEORGIAN SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $10k |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS | DES PLAINES, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $10k |
| UNIVVERSITY OF ST MARY OF THE LAKE SEMINARY | MUNDELEIN, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $10k |
| ST JEROME SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $10k |
| ST PETER'S CHURCH | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $9k |
| TRILOGY INC | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $9k |
| LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $8k |
| OX BOW SCHOOL OF ART INSTITUTE | SAUGATUCK, MI | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $8k |
| ESPERANZA | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $7k |
| PASTORAL SUPPORT SERVICES | NORTHLAKE, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $7k |
| BRAIN RESEARCH FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $6k |
| LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR | PALATINE, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $6k |
| SEMPRE FI FUND | OCEANSIDE, CA | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $6k |
| ST PATRICK'S RESIDENCE | NAPERVILLE, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $6k |
| BAUNER HALL AT UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME | NOTRE DAME, IN | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5k |
| BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5k |
| CAPUCHIN FRIARS | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5k |
| CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | CHICAGO, IL | TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5k |
Fell 7%
over 2 years
From $85k in 2022 to $79k 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 Member pay fell 7% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 436%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), 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 THOMAS W DOWER FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THOMAS W DOWER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THOMAS W DOWER FOUNDATION received $78,750 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THOMAS W DOWER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THOMAS W DOWER FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THOMAS W DOWER FOUNDATION equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THOMAS W DOWER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THOMAS W DOWER FOUNDATION reported $892k in total revenue and $577k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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