Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & Tresurer Board President Above 90th percentile | $166k $179k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $10k $11k |
VP & Secretary Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $10k $11k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $5k $5k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest 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 GAINEY FOUNDATION equaled 7% 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
$1.9M
Itemized grants
29
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA YNEZ VALLEY - COTTAGE HOSPITAL FDN | SOLVANG, CA | SCHOLARSHIPS & CAPITAL | $170k |
| SANTA BARBARA NEIGHBORHOOD CLINICS | SANTA BARBARA, CA | WESTSIDE CLINIC EQUIPMENT | $150k |
| SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | SOLAR POWER PROJECT | $150k |
| SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GROTENHUIS CONSTRUCTION | $100k |
| UNIVERSITY OF SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION | LAMY, NM | COMMUNITY FELLOWS FUND | $100k |
| SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | TEACHER GRANTS, DP & | $100k |
| TRANSITION HOUSE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | HOUSING CASE MGMT PROGRAM | $100k |
| CHC CENTRAL COAST | SANTA MARIA, CA | DENTAL WORKFORCE TRAINING | $100k |
| SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $91k |
| ISD 761 FOUNDATION | OWATONNA, MN | SCHOLARSHIPS | $80k |
| GIRLS INC | PORTLAND, OR | SCHOLARSHIPS | $50k |
| SANTA YNEZ PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE | SOLVANG, CA | HQ CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50k |
| CHANNEL ISLANDS YMCA | CARPINTERIA, CA | TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | $50k |
| UNITED BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SB | SANTA BARBARA, CA | POWER HOUR | $50k |
| CASA PACIFICA | CAMARILLO, CA | TRANSITIONAL YOUTH SERVICES | $50k |
| OPERA SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| HEARTS THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER | SANTA BARBARA, CA | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & GENERAL | $50k |
| SANTA YNEZ PIRATE FOUNDATION | SOLVANG, CA | TEACHER GRANTS | $50k |
| MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST | SANTA BARBARA, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| BRAILLE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | ADULT EDUCATION | $50k |
| COMMUNITY ARTS MUSIC ASSOCIATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| LOBERO THEATRE FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $50k |
| CANCER FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | ONCOLOGY SOCIAL WORK | $50k |
| THE TURNER FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $166k in 2023 to $166k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest 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 Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice President 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 ($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 GAINEY FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of GAINEY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of GAINEY FOUNDATION received $166,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at GAINEY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Wisconsin, the 2024 pay of the Board President at GAINEY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GAINEY FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are GAINEY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GAINEY FOUNDATION reported $2.2M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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