Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Washington | $185k $197k |
Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $57k $61k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Washington | $6k $6k |
Secretary Board Secretary 25th percentile to median | $6k $6k |
Director Unclassified | $6k $6k |
Director Unclassified | $6k $6k |
Director Unclassified | $6k $6k |
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair 25th percentile to median | $6k $6k |
Director Unclassified | $5k $5k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 BEN B CHENEY FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% 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
$3.4M
Itemized grants
136
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULTICARE HEALTH FOUNDATIONS | TACOMA, WA | MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $525k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TACOMAPIERCE COUNTY | TACOMA, WA | BUILDING HOPE CAMPAIGN | $500k |
| TACOMA RESCUE MISSION | TACOMA, WA | GOOD NEIGHBOR VILLAGE | $500k |
| PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY | TACOMA, WA | PHASE 3: COMMUNITY SERVING INVESTMENTS IN PLUS SCIENCE EDUCATION FACILITIES | $300k |
| PENINSULA METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT (GREATER TACOMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION) | GIG HARBOR, WA | PENMET PARKS RECREATION CENTER | $100k |
| YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES | TACOMA, WA | PEARL STREET FAMILY YMCA - PHASE 1 | $100k |
| GRAND CINEMA | TACOMA, WA | SAVE THE GRAND: A CAMPAIGN TO BUY OUR BUILDING & SECURE OUR FUTURE | $80k |
| MERCY FOUNDATION NORTH | REDDING, CA | REGIONAL CANCER CENTER | $75k |
| UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND | TACOMA, WA | CHENEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2024-2025 | $60k |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA | TACOMA, WA | UW TACOMA: SPORTS ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | $60k |
| THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON (KID TIME CHILDREN'S MUSEUM) | MEDFORD, OR | MUSEUM EXPANSION CAPITAL PROJECT | $50k |
| GOODROOTS NORTHWEST (BONNEY LAKE FOOD BANK) | BUCKLEY, WA | LOCKER ROLL OUT EXPANSION PROJECT | $48k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION OPERATING AT MEDFORD OREGON | MEDFORD, OR | THE SALVATION ARMY HOPE HOUSE EXPANSION | $43k |
| PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE | KENT, WA | 2024 SEASON SUPPORT | $40k |
| YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES | TACOMA, WA | KIDS NIGHT 2024 | $35k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND | TACOMA, WA | TEEN CENTER REFRESH AT AL DAVIES BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | $35k |
| JEFFERSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | PORT HADLOCK, WA | BUILDING STRONG AND COLLABORATIVE NONPROFITS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY WA | $30k |
| HISTORIC SLAVONIAN HALL FOUNDATION (HISTORIC SLAVONIAN HALL FOUNDATION) | TACOMA, WA | RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC SLAVONIAN HALL | $30k |
| BRYANT NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH) | TACOMA, WA | BNC BATHROOM REMODEL | $30k |
| SCOUTING OF AMERICA PACIFIC HARBORS COUNCIL (BOY SCOUTS) | TACOMA, WA | CAMP THUNDERBIRD EXCAVATOR | $30k |
| YOUTH 71FIVE MINISTRIES | MEDFORD, OR | 71FIVE PARK | $30k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA | SEQUIM, WA | PORT ANGELES CLUBHOUSE ENHANCEMENT PLAN | $25k |
| KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY | SILVERDALE, WA | FELINE HOLDING KENNELS REPLACEMENT/RENOVATION PROJECT | $25k |
| HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM | GIG HARBOR, WA | SHENDANDOAH PROJECT EXHIBITS | $25k |
| PARTNERS FOR PARKS | LACEY, WA | THE H-BARN PROJECT AT FORT STEILACOOM PARK | $25k |
Down 16%
from 2023
From $219k in 2023 to $185k in 2024.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Chair pay fell 74% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 76%.
- Board Vice Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Treasurer 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 ($50M - $150M), 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 BEN B CHENEY FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BEN B CHENEY FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of BEN B CHENEY FOUNDATION INC received $185,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BEN B CHENEY FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BEN B CHENEY FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BEN B CHENEY FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are BEN B CHENEY FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BEN B CHENEY FOUNDATION INC reported $7.1M in total revenue and $4.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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