TZU MEANS COMPASSION, CHI MEANS RELIEF; TO CARE WITH COMPASSION, TO GIVE WITH JOY! THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO EXECUTE CHARITABLE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES THROUGH EIGHT MAJOR PROGRAMS: CHARITABLE, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, HUMANITARIAN, INTERNATIONAL RELIEF, STEM CELL & MARROW DONOR REGISTRY, ENVIRONMENTRAL PROTECTION, AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO THE COMMUNITY IN NEED BOTH DOMESTIC AND ABROAD. BUDDHIST IN ACTION.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $120k $133k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION received $120,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION reported $35.3M in total revenue and $35.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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