THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS FOSTERS AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE PHILANTHROPY CAN THRIVE AND CULTIVATES A COMMUNITY OF DIVERSE AND SKILLED PHILANTHROPIC PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO LEAD WITH INTEGRITY, SERVE AS ETHICAL STEWARDS AND ADVOCATE FOR PROGRESS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $552k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $231k
- Bonus
- $307
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $212k
- Bonus
- $306
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $212k
- Bonus
- $317
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $187k
- Bonus
- $309
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $176k
- Bonus
- $304
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $133k
- Bonus
- $325
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $138k
- Bonus
- $325
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $135k
- Bonus
- $336
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- $349
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $139k
- Bonus
- $325
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in District of Columbia | $552k | — | — | $20k | $616k $675k |
Vice President, Talent, Equity and Operations Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $231k | $307 | — | $16k | $261k $286k |
Chief of Staff & Vice President, Strategy Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $212k | $306 | — | $22k | $249k $273k |
Vice President, Membership, Development, and Finan Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $212k | $317 | — | $22k | $248k $272k |
Vice President, Communications and Content Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $187k | $309 | — | $22k | $222k $244k |
Vice President, Government Affairs Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $176k | $304 | — | $27k | $216k $237k |
Director, Finance Median to 75th percentile | $133k | $325 | — | $28k | $170k $187k |
Director, Legal Resources Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $138k | $325 | — | $21k | $168k $184k |
Director, Conferences & Events Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $135k | $336 | — | $19k | $163k $178k |
Director, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Programs Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $142k | $349 | — | $9k | $161k $176k |
Director, Peer Learning & Engagement Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $139k | $325 | — | $10k | $159k $175k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC equaled 5% 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.
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.
Common questions about COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC received $615,709 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS INC reported $13.2M in total revenue and $12.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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