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 |
|---|---|
President and Chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentile | $937k $1M |
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $574k $617k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at William Davidson 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
$59.6M
Itemized grants
94
Median grant
$288k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | Bloomfield Hills, MI | To support the Israel Emergency Campaign and to support the emergency in Israel | $6.1M |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Detroit, MI | To support the Unified Greenway Endowment Fund | $5M |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Inc | New York, NY | To support the creation of a new campus for the Davidson Institute of Science Education and the Davidson Institute of Science Education Endowment | $3M |
| AFSNC Inc | New York City, NY | For general operating support for Start Up Nation Central | $2.5M |
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | Bloomfield Hills, MI | To support the 2025 Annual Campaign, JLabs, and the Collective | $2.4M |
| Detroit Opera | Detroit, MI | To support opera seasons | $2M |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | Farmington Hills, MI | To support the renovation of the permanent exhibit | $2M |
| Jerusalem Botanical Gardens | IS | To support the creation of a new gallery | $2M |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support and support for Onward Israel | $1.5M |
| OneTable | New York, NY | To support the implementation of the strategic plan | $1.5M |
| Sefaria Inc | New York, NY | To support Sefaria's Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"l Legacy Project | $1.5M |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Detroit, MI | To support the New Economy Initiative | $1.3M |
| Foundation For Detroit's Future | Detroit, MI | For Support of the Grand Bargain for the Detroit Institute of Arts | $1.3M |
| The Jewish People Policy Institute | IS | To support the William Davidson Distinguished Fellow and for general operating support | $1.2M |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $1M |
| Momentum Unlimited Inc | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $1M |
| Momentum Unlimited Inc | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $1M |
| The Schechter Institutes Inc | Philadelphia, PA | To support the TALI Education Fund, the Schechter Institute Graduate School of Jewish Studies, and for general operating support | $1M |
| Wexner Foundation | New Albany, OH | To support the Wexner Davidson Fellowship, completion of Davidson Scholars program, and the alumni program for Davidson Scholars | $1M |
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Washington, DC | To support the William Davidson Distinguished Fellow and the Young Scholars Program | $950k |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc | Detroit, MI | To support the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series and for general operating support | $900k |
| The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | New York, NY | To support Hartman Digital and Shalom Hartman Institute of North America's work in metro Detroit | $900k |
| Gesher Foundation Inc | New York, NY | To support the AMI Initiative | $850k |
| Hillel The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life (Hillel International) | Washington, DC | To support the Israel Action and Antisemitism Program, the Israel Leadership Network, The Center for Jewish and Israel Education, and the Student Leadership Network and Fellowship | $850k |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | For general operating support for the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education | $750k |
Up 16%
from 2023
From $810k in 2023 to $937k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 16% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 182%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 15% 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 ($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 William Davidson Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of William Davidson Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of William Davidson Foundation received $936,950 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at William Davidson Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at William Davidson Foundation falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at William Davidson Foundation equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are William Davidson Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, William Davidson Foundation reported $80.4M in total revenue and $74.3M 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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