Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chair Board Chair 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $25k $28k |
President Board President 25th percentile to median | $20k $22k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $15k $17k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast 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 2023, the highest total compensation at WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$302k
Itemized grants
38
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANCASTER CONSERVANCY | LANCASTER, PA | WORK STUDY PROGRAM IN CONSERVATION CAREERS | $50k |
| LANCASTER CONSERVANCY | LANCASTER, PA | FUND UTV PURCHASE | $29k |
| LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | LANCASTER, PA | PLAYGROUND RENOVATION PROJECT | $25k |
| LITTLE CONESTOGA CREEK FOUNDATION | LANCASTER, PA | GRANT & BLUE GREEN CORRIDOR | $25k |
| LANCASTER FARMLAND TRUST | STRASBURG, PA | OPERATIONS | $15k |
| LANCASTERHISTORYORG | LANCASTER, PA | HERITAGE CENTER | $15k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LANCASTER | LANCASTER, PA | OPERATIONS | $10k |
| HORIZONS AT LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | LANCASTER, PA | OPERATIONS | $10k |
| LANCASTER COUNTY FOOD HUB | LANCASTER, PA | OPERATIONS | $10k |
| TENFOLD | LANCASTER, PA | TLC OPERATIONS | $10k |
| THE EDIBLE CLASSROOM | WASHINGTON BORO, PA | OPERATIONS | $8k |
| CASA OF LANCASTER COUNTY | LANCASTER, PA | OPERATIONS | $5k |
| DEMUTH FOUNDATION | LANCASTER, PA | OPERATIONS | $5k |
| GREYSTONE MANOR TRC | LANCASTER, PA | SIR SAMPSON SPONSORSHIP | $5k |
| HOLY SPIRIT LUTHERAN CHURCH | LANCASTER, PA | MEMORIAL GARDENS MAINTENANCE | $5k |
| JEFF MUSSER FOUNDATION | AKRON, PA | OPERATIONS | $5k |
| LANCASTER CITY POLICE FOUNDATION | LANCASTER, PA | MOUNTED PATROL SUPPORT | $5k |
| LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | LANCASTER, PA | TEACHER SUPPLIES & SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT | $5k |
| LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | LANCASTER, PA | CANCER RESEARCH | $5k |
| LANCASTER SCIENCE FACTORY | LANCASTER, PA | OPERATION | $5k |
| LINDEN HALL | LITITZ, PA | SHENK STRUCTURAL CHALLENGE | $5k |
| MILAGRO HOUSE | LANCASTER, PA | OPERATIONS | $5k |
| SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER | LANCASTER, PA | OPERATIONS | $5k |
| SWAN | LYNDELL, PA | OPERATIONS | $5k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | LANCASTER, PA | LANCASTER, PA OPERATIONS | $5k |
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 WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION received $25,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION reported $902k in total revenue and $443k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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