TO PROMOTE THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS, AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Arizona | $59k $61k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $54k $56k |
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $42k $44k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $41k $42k |
Director (left 4/2024) Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $32k $34k |
Vp/exec Dir Df Foundation Officer (Unspecified) | $28k $30k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $21k $22k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION equaled 5% 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.
Down 92%
from 2023
From $747k in 2023 to $59k in 2024.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay fell 25% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 7%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION received $58,674 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Arizona, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Arizona, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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