Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 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 |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $36k $38k |
Secretary/ Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $36k $38k |
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 EL GATO CHANNEL FOUNDATION equaled 8% 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
$244k
Itemized grants
20
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER | SANTA BARBARA, CA | LEGAL SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS | $38k |
| NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL | LOS OSOS, CA | OCEAN CONSERVATION AND MARINE SANCTUARY | $20k |
| COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL | SANTA BARBARA, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, EDUCATION | $18k |
| SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL KEEPER | SANTA BARBARA, CA | WATERSHED ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION | $16k |
| LOS PADRES FORESTWATCH | SANTA BARBARA, CA | PROTECTING LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST AND OTHER CENTRAL COAST PUBLIC LAND | $15k |
| SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | SANTA BARBARA, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OCEAN CONSERVATION | $15k |
| SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | $15k |
| CHANNEL ISLANDS RESTORATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | WETLANDS RESTORATION & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | $10k |
| COMMUNITY INITIATIVES | OAKLAND, CA | PRESERVE LOWER-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH THE PRESERVATION OF QUALITY AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING | $10k |
| EXPLORE ECOLOGY | SANTA BARBARA, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND SCHOOL GARDENS | $10k |
| LA COLONIA DE EDEN GARDENS INC | SOLANA BEACH, CA | PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY FOR POSITIVE CHOICES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES | $10k |
| LAGUNA BLANCA SCHOOL | SANTA BARBARA, CA | MAINTAINING AND PROVIDING K-12 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS | $10k |
| PEACE IN A POD MONTESSORI | SANTA BARBARA, CA | TO NURTURE THE CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF EACH CHILD IN A MONTESSORI ENVIRONMENT | $10k |
| SANTA BARBARA BUCKET BRIGADE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | COMMUNITY GARDEN, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | $10k |
| SB COUNTY ACTION NETWORK | SANTA MARIA, CA | TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE | $10k |
| SB COUNTY FOOD ACTION NETWORK | SANTA BARBARA, CA | TO DEVELOP LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY | $8k |
| GOOD SAMARITAN SHELTER | SANTA MARIA, CA | TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY, TRANSITIONAL, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO THE HOMELESS | $6k |
| RIVIERA RIDGE SCHOOL | SANTA BARBARA, CA | PROVIDING EDUCATION FOR GRADES 4-8 | $5k |
| SANTA BARBARA URBAN CREEKS COUNCIL | SANTA BARBARA, CA | MISSION CREEK HYDROLOGY STUDY AND CAPACITY BUILDING | $5k |
| WILDERNESS YOUTH PROJECT | SANTA BARBARA, CA | PROMOTING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND MENTORING FOR YOUTH | $5k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $36k in 2023 to $36k 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.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 56%.
- Board Treasurer 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 ($1M - $10M), 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 EL GATO CHANNEL FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of EL GATO CHANNEL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of EL GATO CHANNEL FOUNDATION received $36,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at EL GATO CHANNEL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board President at EL GATO CHANNEL FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at EL GATO CHANNEL FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are EL GATO CHANNEL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, EL GATO CHANNEL FOUNDATION reported $261k in total revenue and $475k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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