Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vp/tr/director/operations Executive Unclassified | $62k $66k |
Pres/director/partnerships Executive Unclassified | $62k $66k |
Secy/director/programs Executive Unclassified | $62k $66k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DOROTHY LEMELSON 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
$2.5M
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL MUSUEM OF AMERICAN HISTORY SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | WASHINGTON, DC | PROVIDED ARCHIVAL MATERIALS TO BE USED FOR STANDARD MUSEUM PURPOSES FOR EDUCATION AND NONPROIFT ACTIVITIES | $600k |
| GEORGIA RESLIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY FUND | ATLANTA, GA | SUPPORT FOR THE BABY BONDS PILOT PROGRAM | $500k |
| WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | RENO, NV | $146,906 SUPPORT FOR 2024-2025 STEM COORDINATOR AT THE DOROTHY LEMELSON STEM ACADEMY (ANY EXCESS IS TO BE USED IN FURTHERANCE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING)$30,000 SUPPORT FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS OF THE DOROTHY LEMELSON STEM ACADEMY$8,110 SUPPORT FOR 5TH GRADE GRIZZLY CREEK RANCH FIELD TRIP$1,600 SUPPORT FOR 2024 GRADUATION BOOKS FOR STUDENTS | $187k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD CASCADE WILLAMETTE | PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT FOR THE EASTERN OREGON EDUCATION EXPANSION | $125k |
| HOLLA SCHOOL | PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR POSITION | $112k |
| BRIDGE MEADOWS | PORTLAND, OR | $30,000 OF SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT MANAGER POSITION$75,000 OF SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSITION | $105k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO | RENO, NV | SUPPORT FOR DEAN'S FUTURE SCHOLARS | $100k |
| WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY | SALEM, OR | SUPPORT FOR THE DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION GRANT FUND AT THE UNIVERSITY'S PACIFIC NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF THE ARTS | $100k |
| TEACHING FOR CHANGE | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR THE ZINN EDUCATION PROJECT'S TEACH FOR BLACK LIVES | $75k |
| TERRY LEE WELLS NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM | RENO, NV | SUPPORT FOR THE SPARK LAB STAFF POSITION | $62k |
| PEAR | PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS YOUTH | $60k |
| CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| THE CHILDREN'S CABINET | RENO, NV | SUPPORT FOR CRISIS STABILIZATION VISITS AND INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY FOR APPROXIMATELY 24 FAMILIES OVER THE COURSE OF ONE YEAR | $50k |
| KNBP CHANNEL 5 | RENO, NV | $29,000 OF SUPPORT FOR THE CURIOSITY WORKSHOP AT THE DOROTHY LEMELSON STEM ACADEMY$12,000 OF SUPPORT FOR TITLE 1 AND "BUBBLE" SCHOOLS IN WASHOE COUNTY | $41k |
| NNWLA SCHOLARSHIP FUND | RENO, NV | SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | $40k |
| SHARE OUR STRENGTH | PHILADELPHIA, PA | SUPPORT FOR THE NO KID HUNGRY CAMPAIGN | $40k |
| WOMEN'S FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA | OAKLAND, CA | SUPPORT FOR THE SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | $30k |
| FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA | SPARKS, NV | SUPPORT FOR THE STUDENT BACKPACK PROGRAM | $25k |
| HOLLA | PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| PEACE4KIDS | COMPTON, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| PLUMAS CRISIS INTERVENTION RESOURCE CENTER | QUINCY, CA | SUPPORT FOR THE NORTH STAR NAVIGATION CENTER | $25k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO FOUNDATION | RENO, NV | SUPPORT FOR THE HEAD CLINICAL SUPERVISOR FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE FUND | $25k |
| WE BELONG PDX | PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR HURRICANE DISASTER RESPONSE IN THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES | $25k |
| ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS SUPPORTING YOUTH AND CHILDREN | $20k |
Up 3%
from 2023
From $60k in 2023 to $62k in 2024.
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.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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In 2024, DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION reported $4.2M in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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