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 |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $190k $203k |
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 WALTER LEE BARKER AND BETTY RUTH BARKER 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
$1.1M
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$100k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARVARD COLLEGE | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $120k |
| HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $120k |
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| CHICAGO SYMPHONY | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | HAGERSTOWN, MD | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| GREATER CHICAGO FOOD BANK | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| LINCOLN PARK ZOO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| WOUNDED WARRIORS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| SHEDD AQUARIUM | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| GUEST HOUSE CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50k |
| ONE DAY TO REMEMBER | PITTSBURGH, PA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50k |
| CURES WITHIN REACH | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50k |
| LIVE DIFFERENT USA | BRADENTON, FL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $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 WALTER LEE BARKER AND BETTY RUTH BARKER FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of WALTER LEE BARKER AND BETTY RUTH BARKER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of WALTER LEE BARKER AND BETTY RUTH BARKER FOUNDATION received $190,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at WALTER LEE BARKER AND BETTY RUTH BARKER 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 WALTER LEE BARKER AND BETTY RUTH BARKER FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WALTER LEE BARKER AND BETTY RUTH BARKER FOUNDATION equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WALTER LEE BARKER AND BETTY RUTH BARKER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WALTER LEE BARKER AND BETTY RUTH BARKER FOUNDATION reported $174k in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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