Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $136k $148k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 FLORA L THORNTON 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.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$2.2M
Itemized grants
67
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENBELT ALLIANCE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $140k |
| AS YOU SOW | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $90k |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75k |
| LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75k |
| AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70k |
| CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70k |
| CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70k |
| SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70k |
| POPULATION MEDIA CENTER | SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60k |
| RAINFOREST ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60k |
| SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60k |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE | BOULDER, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55k |
| THE CLIMATE CENTER | SANTA ROSA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55k |
| CPMC FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| PACIFIC FOREST TRUST | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| RARE | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $45k |
| GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION (GLAZA) | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35k |
| PEPPERWOOD FOUNDATION | SANTA ROSA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35k |
| RISING ARTIST FOUNDATION INC | BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35k |
Held steady
from 2022
From $136k in 2022 to $136k in 2023.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 6%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), 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 FLORA L THORNTON FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FLORA L THORNTON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of FLORA L THORNTON FOUNDATION received $136,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FLORA L THORNTON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FLORA L THORNTON FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FLORA L THORNTON FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are FLORA L THORNTON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FLORA L THORNTON FOUNDATION reported $1.9M in total revenue and $2.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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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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