THE CUESTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE EXCELLENCE OF CUESTA COLLEGE BY ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY AND BUILDING PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES. THE FUNDS RAISED AND MANAGED BY THE FOUNDATION STRENGTHEN COLLEGE PROGRAMS, PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND EMPOWER STUDENTS TO SUCCEED.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director - Former Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentile | $79k $85k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $73k $77k |
Director - Former Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentile | $61k $65k |
Executive Director, Non-vo 25th percentile to median | $58k $62k |
Dr Fdn Fiscal Services, Non-vo Officer (Unspecified) | $53k $56k |
Director - Former Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentile | $48k $51k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $46k $49k |
Director - Former Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentile | $45k $48k |
Director - Former Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentile | $45k $48k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $37k $39k |
Director of Philanthropy Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $36k $38k |
Director - Former Former Officer/director/trustee Below 10th percentile | $35k $37k |
Director - Former Former Officer/director/trustee Below 10th percentile | $30k $32k |
Director of Philanthropy Director (Operational) Below 10th percentile | $1k $1k |
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 30 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CUESTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
Based on 24,392 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Climbed 24%
over 2 years
From $64k in 2022 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.
Former Officer/director/trustee pay rose 47% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 24%.
- Board Member pay rose 13% from 2022 to 2024.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 21% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CUESTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
What does the Former Officer/director/trustee of CUESTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Former Officer/director/trustee of CUESTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION received $79,374 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Former Officer/director/trustee roles among Education organizations in California, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Former Officer/director/trustee pay at CUESTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Former Officer/director/trustee at CUESTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CUESTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
What are CUESTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CUESTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION reported $6.2M in total revenue and $4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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