Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $323k $353k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CLARENCE E HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 8% 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
$3M
Itemized grants
63
Median grant
$35k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FOR THE CLARENCE E. HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION DONOR ADVISED FUND | $292k |
| INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS | BROOKLYN, NY | FOR COVERAGE OF KEY ISSUES CONNECTING CLIMATE CHANGE, AGRICULTURE, AND FOOD SYSTEMS | $150k |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR PESTICIDE REFORM | CALABASAS, CA | TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH FROM HIGHLY TOXIC CHEMICALS IN CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE | $100k |
| RITTER CENTER | SAN RAFAEL, CA | FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ | OAKLAND, CA | TO RECRUIT TALENTED STUDENTS TO BECOME AGROECOLOGISTS AND ORGANIC PRACTITIONERS THROUGH DEGREE PROGRAMS AT BERKELEY, DAVIS, AND SANTA CRUZ | $100k |
| BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT COMMUNITY ADVOCATES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FOR THE FOOD SOVEREIGNTY INITIATIVE | $75k |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO | CHICO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND RESILIENT SYSTEMS | $75k |
| CARBON CYCLE INSTITUTE | PETALUMA, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $75k |
| FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE | LONGMONT, CO | FOR FOOD SOVEREIGNTY INITIATIVES THAT FOCUS ON LAND ACCESS AND LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS | $75k |
| FRIENDS OF THE EARTH | BERKELEY, CA | TO IMPROVE THE CLIMATE FOOTPRINT OF SCHOOL FOOD IN CALIFORNIA | $75k |
| KITCHEN TABLE ADVISORS | BERKELEY, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $75k |
| LEADERSHIP COUNSEL FOR JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY | FRESNO, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $75k |
| MANDELA PARTNERS | OAKLAND, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $75k |
| MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER | OAKLAND, CA | TO DEVELOP EXPANDED FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SERVICES FOR THE NONPROFIT SECTOR | $75k |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT | BURLINGTON, VT | TO SUPPORT THE NEW INSTITUTE FOR AGROECOLOGY | $75k |
| FOOD AND FARM COMMUNICATIONS FUND | KANSAS CITY, MO | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $55k |
| BLACK FARMER FUND | NEW YORK CITY, NY | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FOR THE BAYVIEW SCIENCE INSTITUTE | $50k |
| CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE | MODESTO, CA | TO PROTECT PREGNANT FARMWORKERS FROM PESTICIDE EXPOSURE | $50k |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION | SAN MARCOS, CA | TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF CREDENTIALED VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS TEACHERS | $50k |
| CALMATTERS | SACRAMENTO, CA | FOR THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE REPORTING INITIATIVE | $50k |
| COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS | DAVIS, CA | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL FARMING/CLIMATE SMART FARMING PROGRAM | $50k |
| HOPE COLLABORATIVE | OAKLAND, CA | FOR A PROJECT TO REDUCE INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION AND ITS HEALTH EFFECTS, IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS, AND WORK WITH CITY PLANNERS TO IDENTIFY THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT | $50k |
| HUNTERS POINT BIOMONITORING FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO CREATE A DATABASE OF HUMAN HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FORMER US NAVY BASE IN HUNTERS POINT | $50k |
| INTERMUSIC SF | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FOR THE MUSICAL GRANTS PROGRAM | $50k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 CLARENCE E HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CLARENCE E HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CLARENCE E HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION received $322,918 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CLARENCE E HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CLARENCE E HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CLARENCE E HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are CLARENCE E HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CLARENCE E HELLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION reported $41k in total revenue and $4.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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