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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Assistant Director Unclassified | $149k $163k |
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $145k $159k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BENTLY FOUNDATION equaled 18% 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
$201k
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND | SCOTLAND, UK | DRACULA, MINA'S RECKONING TOUR | $131k |
| CLASSICAL TAHOE ANNUAL REC FUND | INCLINE VILLAGE, NV | ONGOING PROGRAMMING | $50k |
| AUROVILLE INTERNATIONAL USA | SACRAMENTO, CA | SADHANA FOREST-ADDRESSING ARIDIFICATION AND FOOD INSECURITY IN RURAL SOUTH INDIA | $10k |
| LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAM INTERNS | $6k |
| ALPINE WATERSHED GROUP | MARKLEEVILLE, CA | 2023 CREEK DAY COMMUNITY WORKDAY | $4k |
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 BENTLY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BENTLY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BENTLY FOUNDATION received $144,817 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BENTLY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BENTLY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BENTLY FOUNDATION equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are BENTLY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BENTLY FOUNDATION reported $1.1M in total revenue and $808k 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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