THE ORGANIZATION CARRIES OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS ON PRIVATE ENTERPRISE AND A STRONG ECONOMIC BASE; IMPARTIAL AND OBJECTIVE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES; EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS IN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND PUBLIC POLICY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 25th percentile to median | $79k $84k |
Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $74k $79k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $52k $55k |
Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $36k $38k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE & EDUCATION equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 8%.
Based on 5,862 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 10%
from 2023
From $72k in 2023 to $79k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 38%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 12% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 23% 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 CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE & EDUCATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE & EDUCATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE & EDUCATION received $78,818 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE & EDUCATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE & EDUCATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE & EDUCATION equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 8%.
What are CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE & EDUCATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMERCE & EDUCATION reported $366k in total revenue and $534k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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