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 |
|---|---|
President / Treasurer Board President 25th percentile to median | $20k $21k |
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.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at WF FOUNDATION equaled 6% 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
$317k
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCSF FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $75k |
| BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY LITERACY | WASHINGTON, DC | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $35k |
| LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $30k |
| MEADOW CLUB FOUNDATION | FAIRFAX, CA | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $20k |
| PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $20k |
| NC DISASTER RELIEF FUND | RALEIGH, NC | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $15k |
| 626 LANDMARK FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $10k |
| MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION | HAGERSTOWN, MD | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $10k |
| MUSU FOUNDATION | SANTA FE, NM | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $10k |
| PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF CHARLESTON | CHARLESTON, SC | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $10k |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $10k |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR ADVANCEMENT | IOWA CITY, IA | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $10k |
| VISITATION ANNUAL FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $10k |
| CHARLESTON LITERARY FESTIVAL | CHARLESTON, SC | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $5k |
| CHARLESTON LITERARY SOCIETY | CHARLESTON, SC | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $5k |
| LINCOLN PARK ZOO | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $5k |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | EVANSTON, IL | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $5k |
| PARASOL TAHOE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | INCLINE VILLAGE, NV | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $5k |
| CHARLESTON GIALLARD CENTER | CHARLESTON, SC | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $5k |
| ADOPT A FAMILY OF MARIN | SAN RAFAEL, CA | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $4k |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $3k |
| GIBBS MUSEUM OF ART | CHARLESTON, SC | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $3k |
| PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $3k |
| RAPHAEL HOUSE OF SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $3k |
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $3k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), 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 WF FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of WF FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of WF FOUNDATION received $19,998 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at WF FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board President at WF FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WF FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WF FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WF FOUNDATION reported $477k in total revenue and $345k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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