Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary and Interim Executive Direct Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $234k $249k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CATENA FOUNDATION equaled 0.7% 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
$27.2M
Itemized grants
81
Median grant
$164k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $3.3M |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | SAN FRANSISCO, CA | CONSERVATION | $3M |
| STATE LEADERSHIP PROJECT | RALEIGH, NC | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $1.1M |
| DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1M |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | CRISIS RESPONSE | $1M |
| THIRD WAY INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1M |
| POLICY IMPACT (NAME CHANGE IN 2025 TO CONTINA IMPACT) | BERKELEY, CA | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $945k |
| ASYLUM SEEKER ADVOCACY PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $850k |
| HOPEWELL FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $775k |
| AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL | WASHINGTON, DC | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $600k |
| ASPEN GLOBAL CHANGE INSTITUTE | BASALT, CO | CONSERVATION | $550k |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS | NEW YORK, NY | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $550k |
| EQUIS INSTITUTE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $500k |
| ISSUE ONE | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500k |
| WELCOMING AMERICA | ATLANTA, GA | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $450k |
| WESTERN STATES CENTER | PORTLAND, OR | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $450k |
| INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $440k |
| RESOURCES LEGACY FUND | SACRAMENTO, CA | CONSERVATION | $411k |
| FWDUSEDUCATION FUND INC | WASHINGTON, DC | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $400k |
| UNIDOSUS | WASHINGTON, DC | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $400k |
| RESGUARDO KOGUI MALAYO ARHUACO | MAGDALENA, CO | CONSERVATION | $398k |
| CANOPY NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $397k |
| REFUGEE CONGRESS | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $380k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY INNOVATION CENTER | COLLEGE PARK, MD | CONSERVATION | $356k |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR YOUTH LAW | OAKLAND, CA | COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $350k |
Up 23%
from 2023
From $190k in 2023 to $234k 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 Secretary pay rose 23% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 74%.
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 ($150M - $1B), 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 CATENA FOUNDATION
What does the Board Secretary of CATENA FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of CATENA FOUNDATION received $233,724 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at CATENA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at CATENA FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CATENA FOUNDATION equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are CATENA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CATENA FOUNDATION reported $31.2M in total revenue and $32.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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