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 Indiana.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 25th percentile to median | $10k $11k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THURSTON FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% 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
$912k
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE OAKS ACADEMY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | EDUCATION | $160k |
| GLEANERS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS | $100k |
| DOVE RECOVERY HOUSE | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ADDICTION RECOVERY | $75k |
| SERVANTS AT WORK | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75k |
| FAY BICCARD GLICK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | F.A.S.T. PROGRAM | $50k |
| OUTREACH | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | YOUTH HOMELESS PROGRAMMING | $50k |
| FAMILY PROMISE | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | HOMELESS PROGRAMS | $45k |
| GENNESARET FREE CLINICS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | MEDICAL CARE | $40k |
| SHEPHERD COMMUNITY CENTER | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | EDUCATION | $40k |
| CHILD ADVOCATES | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | YOUTH PROGRAMING | $30k |
| INSTITUTE FOR SHELTER CARE | LA GRANGE, KY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| SECOND HELPINGS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS | $25k |
| CONCERTS FOR A CAUSE | CARMEL, IN | YOUTH PROGRAMING | $20k |
| DREAM ALIVE | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | YOUTH PROGRAMING | $20k |
| GOODWILL FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN INDIANA | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | LIFE COACHES | $20k |
| UMOJA PARTNERSHIP | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | EDUCATION | $20k |
| GREATER INDY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | LOW INCOME HOUSING | $15k |
| HOPE ACADEMY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | EDUCATION AND ADDICTION RECOVERY | $15k |
| SEEDS OF CARING | COLUMBUS, OH | YOUTH PROGRAMING | $15k |
| WESTMINSTER NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15k |
| GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMMING | $10k |
| INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | YOUTH PROGRAMING | $10k |
| KIJANA | NORTH PALM BEACH, FL | EDUCATION | $10k |
| PACE | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | RE-ENTRY PROGRAMMING | $10k |
| TRINITY HAVEN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | HOMELESS PROGRAMS | $10k |
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 THURSTON FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THURSTON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THURSTON FOUNDATION received $10,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Indiana, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THURSTON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Indiana, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THURSTON FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THURSTON FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THURSTON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THURSTON FOUNDATION reported $151k in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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