Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Unclassified | $133k $146k |
Secretary Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $127k $140k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 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 2023, the highest total compensation at David and Laura Merage Foundation equaled 3% 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
$3.3M
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Free Press | Florence, MA | General Support | $200k |
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 David and Laura Merage Foundation
What does the Board Secretary of David and Laura Merage Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Board Secretary of David and Laura Merage Foundation received $127,327 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at David and Laura Merage Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Secretary at David and Laura Merage Foundation falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at David and Laura Merage Foundation equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are David and Laura Merage Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, David and Laura Merage Foundation reported $5.2M in total revenue and $4.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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