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 Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $201k $222k |
Dir of Finance & Administration Unclassified | $190k $210k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND equaled 2% 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
$7.1M
Itemized grants
259
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | A NATIONAL TRIAL OF THE ELM LIFESTYLE PROGRAM AND REMISSION OF THE METABOLIC SYNDROME - YEAR 6 | $1.3M |
| ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | ROCHESTER, NY | DAF CONTRIBUTION | $500k |
| LITERACY KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY | $130k |
| BISHOP MIEGE HIGH SCHOOL | SHAWNEE MISSION, KS | THE HELPING HAND TUITION FUND | $130k |
| ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL | KANSAS CITY, MO | CHALLENGE: HURTADO SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $130k |
| COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY | WILKES BARRE, PA | CEO'S WEINBERG REGIONAL FOOD BANK | $125k |
| COMMUNITY LINC | KANSAS CITY, MO | COMMUNITY LINC'S HOUSING PROGRAMS | $125k |
| WARREN VILLAGE INC | DENVER, CO | BUILDING ECONOMIC AND PERSONAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR UNSTABLY HOUSED SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES | $125k |
| VIBRANT HEALTH (TURNER HOUSE CLINIC INC) | KANSAS CITY, KS | CHALLENGE: CHARITABLE CARE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES | $125k |
| CENTER FOR YOUTH SERVICES | ROCHESTER, NY | CREATING SAFETY NETS; RESTORING JUSTICE | $100k |
| BISHOP WARD HIGH SCHOOL | KANSAS CITY, KS | CREATING THE STUDENT IN THE URBAN CORE- THE CYCLONE CENTER | $100k |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSLYVANIA WHARTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | 2024 MCGOWAN FELLOW JOHN CONNOLLY | $85k |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL | NEW YORK CITY, NY | 2024 MCGOWAN FELLOW JACKSON GORMAN | $84k |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT | CAMBRIDGE, MA | 2024 MCGOWAN FELLOW RUBEN GUZMAN | $84k |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT | EVANSTON, IL | 2024 MCGOWAN FELLOW DIEGO ESCOBAR | $81k |
| SPIRITUS CHRISTI PRISON OUTREACH INC | ROCHESTER, NY | NEW BEGINNINGS | $80k |
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | HANOVER, NH | 2024 MCGOWAN FELLOW BENJAMIN MARSHALL | $78k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | ANN ARBOR, MI | 2024 MCGOWAN FELLOW SOPHIA KAHN | $76k |
| NOTRE DAME DE SION | KANSAS CITY, MO | HUMANN SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $75k |
| RESTORATION HOUSE OF GREATER KANSAS CITY | HARRISONVILLE, MO | REHOPE TRAUMA-INFORMED CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR ADULT SEX-TRAFFICKING VICTIMS IN THE KANSAS CITY METRO | $75k |
| COLORADO HOMELESS FAMILIES INC DBA BEYONDHOME | ARVADA, CO | BEYONDHOME SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM | $75k |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY FUQUA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | DURHAM, NC | 2024 MCGOWAN FELLOW BINUK KODITUWAKKU | $75k |
| FIRE FOUNDATION AKA FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSIVE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | FIRED UP TO LEARN: ENRICHING RESOURCES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | $75k |
| KING'S COLLEGE | WILKESBARRE, PA | KING'S COLLEGE MCGOWAN HISPANIC OUTREACH PROGRAM | $75k |
| MERCY HOUSING LAKEFRONT | CHICAGO, IL | LOFTS ON ARTHINGTON RESIDENT SERVICES | $75k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $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 G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND received $200,700 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND reported $9.5M in total revenue and $8.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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