Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $238k $266k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $53k $59k |
Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $53k $59k |
Chairman Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $53k $59k |
Director Unclassified | $53k $59k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CULLEN FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC equaled 2% 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
$5M
Itemized grants
103
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNTP | NEW YORK, NY | BUFFALO URBAN TEACHING FELLOWS (BUTF) | $600k |
| KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL MANAGEMENT INC | BUFFALO, NY | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF HISTORIC CONCERT HALL | $400k |
| SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC | BUFFALO, NY | 2023 SAY YES BUFFALO SUMMER CAMP INITIATIVE | $300k |
| PERSISTENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM & CAPACITY BLDG; GOOD-TO-GREAT SUPPORT | $300k |
| CITY YEAR INC | BOSTON, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT & GENERAL OPERATING | $250k |
| EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE OF WNY | BUFFALO, NY | TUITION SUPPORT OF 2023-24 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS | $217k |
| BRICK EDUCATION NETWORK | NEWARK, NJ | BRICK BUFFALO ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (BBACS) IN EAST BUFFALO | $200k |
| CHAPIN HALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | 2023-24 EXTERNAL EVALUATION OF CULLEN SAP GRANTEES | $163k |
| BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | BUFFALO, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $100k |
| SHEA'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | CAPITAL GRANT: UPGRADES @ 710 MAIN: SEATING, PAINT, CARPET, SOUND | $100k |
| ACHIEVING THE DREAM INC | SILVER SPRING, MD | BUFFALO CHARTER EARLY COLLEGE COHORT | $84k |
| THE SERVICE COLLABORATIVE OF WNY INC | BUFFALO, NY | ABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD PRGM: PRE-K TEACHER PIPELINE | $83k |
| BUFFALO CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY | BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT: COLLEGE & CAREER PREP PROGRAM | $75k |
| READ TO SUCCEED BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT: EXPERIENCE CORPS VOLUNTEER TUTORING | $75k |
| SHAW FESTIVAL FOUNDATION | ONTARIO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $75k |
| THE BISON CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC | BUFFALO, NY | TUITION SUPPORT OF 2023-24 MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARS | $70k |
| CANISIUS COLLEGE | BUFFALO, NY | TUITION SUPPORT FOR FALL 2023 BUTF FELLOWS | $61k |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | EVALUATION OF YEAR 2 OF BUFFALO URBAN TEACHING FELLOWS | $60k |
| THE KING URBAN LIFE CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | PRGM SUPPORT FOR EXPANSION OF PARENT CHILD+ PRGM | $50k |
| WEDI BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT: WEDI'S ACADEMIC PRGMS | $50k |
| ROAD LESS TRAVELED PRODUCTIONS | BUFFALO, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $50k |
| SHAKESPEARE IN DELAWARE PARK INC | BUFFALO, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $50k |
| SPRINGVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS | SPRINGVILLE, NY | GENERAL OPERATING & PERF ARTS PROGRAMMING | $50k |
| TORN SPACE THEATER | BUFFALO, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT: INTERSECTION PERFORMANCE SERIES | $50k |
| ARTPARK & COMPANY INC | LEWISTON, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $45k |
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 CULLEN FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC
What does the Board President of CULLEN FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC earn?
In 2023, the Board President of CULLEN FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC received $238,389 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at CULLEN FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Board President at CULLEN FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CULLEN FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are CULLEN FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CULLEN FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC reported $4.5M in total revenue and $10.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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