Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $69k $74k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $38k $41k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $12k $13k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $12k $13k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at WOHLERS FAMILY FOUNDATION THE NORTHERN TRUST equaled 3% 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
$1.9M
Itemized grants
20
Median grant
$63k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE | PARK RIDGE, IL | RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS | $260k |
| CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND | CHICAGO, IL | BIRTH-TO-THREE PROGRAM | $210k |
| FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC | ROCKVILLE, MD | NORTHERN CHICAGO HOUSE | $200k |
| MAYO FOUNDATION | ROCHESTER, MN | TAPESTRY 2.0 | $200k |
| THE SEEING EYE | MORRISTOWN, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150k |
| GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | SPECIAL TRAINING PROGRAM | $150k |
| SHEDD AQUARIUM | CHICAGO, IL | ANIMAL CARE | $100k |
| ASPCA | NEW YORK, NY | NATIONAL FIELD RESPONSE | $100k |
| LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | RESEARCH COORDINATOR | $75k |
| MOTE MARINE LABORATORY | SARASOTA, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70k |
| LSSI | DE PLAINES, IL | ELEVATOR REPAIR | $57k |
| PRENTICE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | VENUE GO ULTRASOUND SYSTEM | $55k |
| CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS | CHICAGO, IL | THE LAW PROJECT | $50k |
| MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY | CHICAGO, IL | REPLACEMENT FIRE PUMP | $50k |
| BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY | KANAB, UT | DESIGNATED TO THE SANCTUARY | $50k |
| UNLOCKING THE BIBLE (OPEN THE BIBLE) | BARRINGTON, IL | EVANGELISM OUTREACH | $35k |
| BLUE PATH SERVICE DOGS | HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY | AUSTISM SERVICE DOG | $30k |
| FACE AUTISM | E ELLENTON, FL | DANCE LESSONS | $30k |
| CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN | GLENCOE, IL | PURCHASE OF DUMP TRUCK | $25k |
| ADAPTIVE ADVENTURES | WESTMINSTER, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $69k in 2023 to $69k 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 held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 292%.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady 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 ($25M - $50M), 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 WOHLERS FAMILY FOUNDATION THE NORTHERN TRUST
What does the Chief Executive Officer of WOHLERS FAMILY FOUNDATION THE NORTHERN TRUST earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of WOHLERS FAMILY FOUNDATION THE NORTHERN TRUST received $69,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at WOHLERS FAMILY FOUNDATION THE NORTHERN TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at WOHLERS FAMILY FOUNDATION THE NORTHERN TRUST falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WOHLERS FAMILY FOUNDATION THE NORTHERN TRUST equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WOHLERS FAMILY FOUNDATION THE NORTHERN TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WOHLERS FAMILY FOUNDATION THE NORTHERN TRUST reported $3.4M in total revenue and $2.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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