SEE SCHEDULE OTHE CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION PROVIDES EXPERTISE, FIDUCIARY OVERSIGHT AND ADVOCACY TO INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING AND MANAGE THE ENDOWMENT AND OTHER CHARITABLE FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION SERVES HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY IN SEVERAL WAYS: 1. STEWARD ASSETS - ENSURE THAT CONTRIBUTIONS ARE WELL INVESTED AND USED AS DONORS INTEND.2. DEPLOY ASSETS - ENSURE THAT CONTRIBUTED FUNDS ARE EFFICIENTLY DISTRIBUTED AND PRODUCTIVELY USED BY THE UNIVERSITY. 3. RAISE NEW ASSETS - ENGAGE IN THE FUNDRAISING PROCESS IN ORDER TO INCREASE AMOUNT AND QUALITY OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY. 4. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT - BE FAMILIAR WITH THE STRATEGIES AND DIRECTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND PROVIDE COMMENTARY AND FEEDBACK TO UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP. 5. ADVOCACY - SERVE AS SPOKESPERSON AND AMBASSADORS FOR THE UNIVERSITY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Staff Representative Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $92k $98k |
Exec Director & Secretary Thru 07/24 Officer (Unspecified) | $80k $85k |
Staff Representative Thru 05/25 Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $72k $77k |
Faculty Representative Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $67k $71k |
Exec Director & Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $57k $61k |
Exec Director & Secretary Thru 06/25 Officer (Unspecified) | $45k $48k |
Cal Poly President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $34k $36k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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.
Down 40%
from 2023
From $154k in 2023 to $92k in 2024.
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.
Board Member pay rose 35% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 8%.
- Board President pay fell 78% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION received $92,260 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Education organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION reported $15.9M in total revenue and $15.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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