Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO Below 10th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Nebraska | $16k $17k |
Director of Finance Below 10th percentile | $5k $6k |
Vice President Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WALTER SCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 0.0% 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
$145.6M
Itemized grants
58
Median grant
$500k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE & WALTER SCOTT FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $51.6M |
| DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT TRUST | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $25.1M |
| OPAS FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $15.1M |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $10M |
| JOSLYN ART MUSEUM | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $8M |
| MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATION FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $6M |
| OMAHA DISCOVERY TRUST | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $3M |
| COMMUNITY ALLIANCE | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $3M |
| CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $3M |
| OMAHA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION | OMAHA, NE | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2M |
| US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $2M |
| CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | HASTINGS, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & SCHOLARSHIPS | $1.1M |
| DUCHESNE ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $1M |
| BROWNELL TALBOT SCHOOL | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $1M |
| LAKE CUNNINGHAM DEVELOPMENT TRUST | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $1M |
| SINGER FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1M |
| STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND & AEROSPACE MUSEUM | ASHLAND, NE | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $998k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OMAHA | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $997k |
| METROPOLITAN ENTERTAINMENT & CONVENTION AUTHORITY (DBA MECA) | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $997k |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $820k |
| NORTHSTAR FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | NEXT GENERATION & CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $750k |
| SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $688k |
| SHARE GOOD | OMAHA, NE | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $575k |
| METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $530k |
| MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA ART | KEARNEY, NE | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $500k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($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 WALTER SCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WALTER SCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WALTER SCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION received $15,675 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Nebraska: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WALTER SCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Nebraska, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WALTER SCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION falls in the bottom 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WALTER SCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 0.0% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WALTER SCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WALTER SCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $762.5M in total revenue and $157M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1B+), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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