Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Asst. Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $43k $46k |
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $22k $23k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $10k $11k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 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 2024, the highest total compensation at EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND equaled 0.2% 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
$16.5M
Itemized grants
42
Median grant
$264k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SOCIETY INC | LINCOLN, MA | ACQUISITION FOR PRESERVATION | $1.5M |
| REVOLUTIONARY SPACES INC | BOSTON, MA | OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $1.5M |
| NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | DISCOVERY RESEARCH (SCIENCE) | $1M |
| ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION INC | BRUNSWICK, ME | ENDOWMENT | $1M |
| TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATING / ANNUAL SUPPORT | $828k |
| BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL INC | BOSTON, MA | ENDOWMENT | $650k |
| MAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST | TOPSHAM, ME | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT / EVALUATION | $575k |
| AMERICAN RIVERS INC | WASHINGTON, DC | CONSTRUCTION | $570k |
| TROUT UNLIMITED INC | ARLINGTON, VA | PROPERTY CARE; BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION | $500k |
| BUZZARDS BAY COALITION INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT / EVALUATION | $500k |
| APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB | CHARLESTOWN, MA | CONSTRUCTION | $500k |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY INC | ARLINGTON, VA | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT / EVALUATION | $500k |
| MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | ELLSWORTH, ME | DATA COLLECTION & STORAGE | $500k |
| ATLANTIC SALMON FEDERATION INC | BRUNSWICK, ME | CONSTRUCTION | $460k |
| GREAT WORKS REGIONAL LAND TRUST | OGUNQUIT, ME | ACQUISITION FOR PRESERVATION | $400k |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY INC | ARLINGTON, VA | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT / EVALUATION | $400k |
| ISLAND HERITAGE TRUST INC | DEER ISLE, ME | ACQUISITION FOR PRESERVATION | $350k |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED | MEMPHIS, TN | PROPERTY CARE; BUILDINGS; CONSTRUCTION | $300k |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER CONSERVANCY | GREENFIELD, MA | NEW CONSTRUCTION | $300k |
| NANTUCKET ATHENEUM | NANTUCKET, MA | ENDOWMENT | $300k |
| NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY | UK | ENDOWMENT | $278k |
| CAMP BEECH CLIFF | MOUNT DESERT, ME | ENDOWMENT | $250k |
| NEPONSET RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION | CANTON, MA | PLANNING | $250k |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DURHAM, NC | GENERAL OPERATING / ANNUAL SUPPORT | $250k |
| WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATING / ANNUAL SUPPORT | $250k |
Up 21%
from 2023
From $35k in 2023 to $43k in 2024.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Secretary pay rose 204% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 267%.
- Board President pay fell 39% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 32% 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 ($150M - $1B), 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 EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND
What does the Board Secretary of EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND received $43,011 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND reported $84.1M in total revenue and $17.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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