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Filing year 2023

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Aptos, California·EIN 94-2808039·NTEE T31 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$50.4M
Total assets
$223.5M
Total expenses
$28.6M
Reported officers
26
Mission

TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY TO MAKE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.WE BRING TOGETHER PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND RESOURCES TO INSPIRE PHILANTHROPY AND ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.

CEO
75th to 90th percentile
$300k
$328k
Base
$271k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$12k
Chief Operating & Financial Officer/treasurer
75th to 90th percentile
$246k
$270k
Base
$214k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$19k
Program Director - Rwmf
Director (Operational)
75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide
$182k
$199k
Base
$156k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$16k
Employee
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$165k
$180k
Base
$157k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$642
Controller
Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide
$158k
$173k
Base
$146k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$6k

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 21 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.

This organization (2023)
1%
Sector median
15%
Middle half of sector
5% to 24%

Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking 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.

FAQ

Common questions about COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

What does the Chief Executive Officer of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY received $299,811 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.

What are COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ COUNTY reported $50.4M in total revenue and $28.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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