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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Operating Officer 25th percentile to median | $139k $150k |
Director, Chairman/ Pres (to 11/24) Unclassified | $50k $54k |
Director Unclassified | $50k $54k |
Director, Chairman/pres (from 11/24) Unclassified | $50k $54k |
Director, Treasurer & Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $50k $54k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION equaled 1% 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
$8.3M
Itemized grants
125
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL VILLAGE INC DBA FATHER JOE'S VILLAGES | SAN DIEGO, CA | PIER VIEW WAY PROJECT & GENERAL SUPPORT | $2.5M |
| TRI-CITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | OCEANSIDE, CA | NEW TELEMETRY MONITORS | $1.3M |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | CAPITAL RENOVATION CAMPAIGN | $500k |
| SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT & NATIONAL CITY CENTER | $430k |
| UNITED WOMENS EAST AFRICAN SUPPORT TEAM | SAN DIEGO, CA | SALAAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTER | $300k |
| INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | ESCONDIDO, CA | FAMILY SHELTER | $250k |
| SAN DIEGO OASIS | LA MESA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250k |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | HURRICANE HELENE & SAN DIEGO FLOOD RELIEF | $200k |
| EAST COUNTY TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER | EL CAJON, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT & LUCKY DUCK MATCH | $159k |
| OUTDOOR OUTREACH | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $105k |
| FEEDING AMERICA SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $102k |
| EJE ACADEMIES | EL CAJON, CA | RENOVATE FIVE CLASSROOMS WITH FURNISHINGS | $100k |
| KITCHENS FOR GOOD | SAN DIEGO, CA | PROJECT URBAN STREET ANGELS FOOD & NUTRITION CENTER & PROJECT NOURISH | $70k |
| SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK | SAN DIEGO, CA | NEW LAB EQUIPMENT | $68k |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | PURCHASE LAPTOPS | $67k |
| THE ARC OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | NEW WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VAN | $65k |
| JUST IN TIME FOR FOSTER YOUTH | SAN DIEGO, CA | VOCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM & GENERAL SUPPORT | $59k |
| COPLEY FAMILY YMCA | SAN DIEGO, CA | SCHOLARSHIPS & HOLIDAYS | $54k |
| ALLIANT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | SAN DIEGO MENTAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM | $50k |
| BARRIO STATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | $50k |
| CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE | SANTA ROSA, CA | NEW ROOF AT REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER | $50k |
| HOME START | SAN DIEGO, CA | GIVING TUESDAY | $50k |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY-LA | RYE BROOK, NY | SAN DIEGO PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $50k |
| PROMISES2KIDS FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | GUARDIAN SCHOLARS | $50k |
| ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE | SAN DIEGO, CA | GIRLS TAKE FLIGHT & OP SUPPORT | $46k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $134k in 2023 to $139k in 2024.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Operating Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 43%.
- Board Vice President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
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 C COPLEY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Operating Officer of DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION received $139,347 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DAVID C COPLEY FOUNDATION reported $8.7M in total revenue and $9.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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