Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
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 | $202k $218k |
Mng Director/secretary (as of 2/2024) Unclassified | $112k $121k |
Director Unclassified | $65k $70k |
Director Unclassified | $50k $54k |
Director (as of 6/2024) Unclassified | $28k $31k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CY TWOMBLY FOUNDATION 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$4M
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$75k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | NON-CASH DONATION OF ART FOR EXHIBITION SUPPORT | $3.8M |
| DRAWING CENTER INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR THE CY TWOMBLY AWARD FOR POETRY | $51k |
| SAFE HORIZON INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
Top compensation, year by year
From $65k in 2023 to $202k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1B+), 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 CY TWOMBLY FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of CY TWOMBLY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of CY TWOMBLY FOUNDATION received $201,747 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 CY TWOMBLY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Board President at CY TWOMBLY FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CY TWOMBLY FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are CY TWOMBLY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CY TWOMBLY FOUNDATION reported $6.3M in total revenue and $9.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1B+), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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