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 |
|---|---|
Exec. Director/vice President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $198k $217k |
Director of Grants & Contracts Unclassified | $60k $65k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,948 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
$47.9M
Itemized grants
543
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | CINCINNATI, OH | TO FURTHER PHILANTHROPIC GOALS OF THE WASHINGTON FAMILY | $6.1M |
| STATE OF MONTANA - MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HELENA, MT | MONTANA HERITAGE CENTER | $5M |
| EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | CARDIAC AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $5M |
| YOUNG LIFE - WFR | ANTELOPE, OR | MUDDY ROAD | $3M |
| EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | WASHINGTON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 1 | $2.5M |
| YOUNG LIFE - WFR | ANTELOPE, OR | MUDDY ROAD | $2.1M |
| YOUNG LIFE - WFR | ANTELOPE, OR | MUDDY ROAD | $2M |
| YOUNG LIFE - WFR | ANTELOPE, OR | MUDDY ROAD | $1.5M |
| UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION - 21ST CENTURY TEACHING & LEARNING INITIAT | MISSOULA, MT | 21C-360 | $1.1M |
| MONTANA RESCUE MISSION | BILLINGS, MT | MONTANA RESCUE MISSION UNIFIED CAMPUS | $1M |
| MONTANA FOOD BANK NETWORK INC | MISSOULA, MT | BIG SKY. BIG SOLUTIONS. | $1M |
| YOUNG LIFE - WFR | ANTELOPE, OR | MUDDY ROAD | $1M |
| STATE OF MONTANA - MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HELENA, MT | MONTANA HISTORY & CIVICS EDUCATION ENDOWMENT | $1M |
| BCIT FOUNDATION | CA | THE DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON TRADES FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH PROGRAM - BUILDING FUTURES TOGETHER INITIATIVE | $946k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION - EDREADY | MISSOULA, MT | EXPANSION OF EDREADY MONTANA - MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH REMEDIATION AND SKILL READINESS FOR STUDENTS | $700k |
| MONTANA PEDIATRICS | MISSOULA, MT | MONTANA PEDIATRICS AFTER HOURS EXPANSION | $635k |
| FLORENCE CRITTENTON HOME & SERVICES | HELENA, MT | FLORENCE CRITTENTONS CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER EXPANSION | $550k |
| MONTANA METH PROJECT | MISSOULA, MT | PAINT THE STATE - STATEWIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH WITH ALL MONTANA SCHOOLS | $508k |
| MONTANA FOOD BANK NETWORK INC | MISSOULA, MT | BIG SKY. BIG SOLUTIONS. | $500k |
| EDUCATION DESIGN LAB | WASHINGTON, DC | SCALING LEARNER OPPORTUNITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH ACROSS MONTANA | $500k |
| MONTANA RESCUE MISSION | BILLINGS, MT | MONTANA RESCUE MISSION UNIFIED CAMPUS | $500k |
| WASHINGTON KIDS FOUNDATION | CA | 2023 OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT - Q1 | $376k |
| UNITED WAY BRITISH COLUMBIA | CA | COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS IN SEMA:TH (SUMAS) FIRST NATION AND SKWAH FIRST NATION | $376k |
| WASHINGTON KIDS FOUNDATION | CA | 2023 OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT - Q3 | $371k |
| WASHINGTON KIDS FOUNDATION | CA | 2023 OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT - Q4 | $364k |
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What Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking executives earn in Montana
Comparable philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations in Montana pay their highest-earning executive a median of $25,893.
These are philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 125 organizations across 125 filings (2022 – 2024).
See full Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking pay data for Montana →Common questions about DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON FOUNDATION received $198,149 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board President at DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
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