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 Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $9k $9k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $8k $9k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Willard R and Lucille W Cowan equaled 9% 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
$80k
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$8k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI Theatre of Jackson | JACKSON, MI | Capital | $15k |
| Jackson YMCA | JACKSON, MI | Capital | $10k |
| Jackson School of Arts | JACKSON, MI | Operations | $10k |
| Salvation Army-Jackson | JACKSON, MI | Operations | $10k |
| Cattle Track Arts | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | Operations | $10k |
| Purple Rose Theatre | CHELSEA, MI | Operations | $5k |
| Aware Shelter | JACKSON, MI | Operations | $5k |
| Jackson Inter Shelter | JACKSON, MI | Operations | $5k |
| Jackson Symphony Orch | JACKSON, MI | Operations | $5k |
| MyPlace | JACKSON, MI | Operations | $5k |
Board Member pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue held roughly steady.
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 (Under $1M), 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 Willard R and Lucille W Cowan
What does the Board Member of Willard R and Lucille W Cowan earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of Willard R and Lucille W Cowan received $8,608 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at Willard R and Lucille W Cowan compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at Willard R and Lucille W Cowan falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Willard R and Lucille W Cowan equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Willard R and Lucille W Cowan's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Willard R and Lucille W Cowan reported $15k in total revenue and $99k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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