Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Minnesota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director/president Board President Above 90th percentile | $392k $433k |
Director Unclassified | $5k $6k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WEM FOUNDATION equaled 0.1% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$359.5M
Itemized grants
135
Median grant
$550k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL | $75.2M |
| MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $25.1M |
| THE LEARNING ALLIANCE | VERO BEACH, FL | GENERAL | $20M |
| WILLIAMS COLLEGE | WILLIAMSTOWN, ME | GENERAL | $15M |
| RIVERSIDE THEATRE | VERO BEACH, FL | GENERAL | $10.1M |
| VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART | VERO BEACH, FL | GENERAL | $10M |
| ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $10M |
| MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $10M |
| GUTHRIE THEATER | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $8.2M |
| PROJECT SUCCESS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $7.1M |
| NORTHSIDE ACHIEVEMENT ZONE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $6.3M |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $6.1M |
| GROVES ACADEMY | ST LOUIS PARK, MN | GENERAL | $5.3M |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $5.2M |
| GREAT MN SCHOOLS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $5.1M |
| MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL | $5.1M |
| SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND | BROOKLYN PARK, MN | GENERAL | $5.1M |
| MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM | CHASKA, MN | GENERAL | $5M |
| MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN | VERO BEACH, FL | GENERAL | $5M |
| DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $5M |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $5M |
| WAY TO GROW | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $4.8M |
| URBAN VENTURES LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $4.5M |
| LUNDSTRUM PERFORMING ARTS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $4.5M |
| CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL | $4.2M |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (No assets reported), 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 WEM FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of WEM FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of WEM FOUNDATION received $392,089 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Minnesota: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at WEM FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Minnesota, the 2023 pay of the Board President at WEM FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WEM FOUNDATION equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WEM FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WEM FOUNDATION reported $5.9M in total revenue and $360.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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