Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 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 Above 90th percentile | $166k $177k |
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $150k $161k |
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.
Browse compensation in Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking →
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation equaled 1% 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
$15.3M
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$100k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Bravery | Bozeman, MT | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $5.5M |
| PAWS CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $2.2M |
| Myriad USA | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $1.7M |
| V-FOUNDATION | CARY, NC | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $1.5M |
| Maui Health | Wailuku, HI | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $1M |
| THE CHOSEN AND DEARLY LOVED FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $750k |
| NAPA VALLEY FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION | Napa, CA | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $570k |
| JUDICIAL WATCH | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $250k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CEDAR RAPIDS | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $200k |
| TANAGER PLACE | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $200k |
| WAYPOINT SERVICES | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $200k |
| EMERIL LAGRASSE FOUNDATION | NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $200k |
| Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery Association | Fairfield, IA | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $200k |
| FAIRFIELD ARTS AND CONVENTION CENTER | FAIRFIELD, IA | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $150k |
| Big Dog Ranch (Fund in Need) | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $140k |
| ASSISTANT DOGS OF HAWAII | MAKAWAO, HI | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $110k |
| Josiah Venture | Wheaton, ID | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $100k |
| St Luke's Child Protection Center | Hiawatha, IA | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $100k |
| MAUI ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER | KAHULUI, HI | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $75k |
| BARRINGTON CHILDREN'S CHARITIES | BARRINGTON, IL | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $50k |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL ON YOUTH LEADERSHIP | WEST IBERTY, IA | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $25k |
| HOLIDAY HOME CAMP | WILLIAMS BAY, WI | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $25k |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $25k |
| Global Leadership Connection | Santa Ynex, CA | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $25k |
| Lake Hope Animal Rescue | elk grove, IL | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | $10k |
Down 38%
from 2023
From $269k in 2023 to $166k 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 38% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 94%.
- Chief Executive Officer 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 ($50M - $150M), 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 Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation
What does the Board Member of Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation received $165,755 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 Wayne and Nan Kocourek 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 Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation reported $7.2M in total revenue and $15.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
Nonprofit Executive Director Salary
What nonprofit executive directors earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data whether you are a candidate, a current ED, or a board member.
Read moreHow to Look Up Nonprofit Salaries
Two approaches to finding executive compensation at any tax-exempt organization, from raw IRS filings to searchable databases.
Read moreAre Nonprofit Salaries Public?
What IRS Form 990 discloses about executive compensation, who has to report it, and how to look it up.
Read more