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 Connecticut.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $24k $26k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $24k $26k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at GEORGE J & JESSICA HARRIS FOUNDATION equaled 6% 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
$305k
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$18k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAMFORD HOSPITAL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH | STAMFORD, CT | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $55k |
| OPEN DOORS | NORWALK, CT | PROVIDE SHELTER & SUPPORT FOR THE HOMELESS & THOSE IN POVERTY | $50k |
| SAFE FUTURES | NEW LONDON, CT | SERVICES FOR ABUSED WOMEN | $30k |
| FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION | BRIDGEPORT, CT | COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING & TRANSFORMING EDUCATION | $25k |
| SILVER SOURCE INC | STAMFORD, CT | PROVIDES A SAFTY NET FOR OLDER RESIDENTS IN NEED | $25k |
| THE FOOD BANK OF LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY | STAMFORD, CT | FOOD FOR THE NEEDY | $25k |
| KOLBE CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL | BRIDGEPORT, CT | TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & VALUES | $20k |
| VISITING NURSE & HOSPICE OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY | NORWALK, CT | PROVIDES NURSING CARE | $20k |
| FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY QUICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS | FAIRFIELD, CT | PERFORMING ARTS | $15k |
| STAMFORD DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS | STAMFORD, CT | RAISES FUNDS AND AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO MAKE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION POSSIBLE FOR DESERVING STUDENTS | $10k |
| LIV FREE | TRUMBULL, CT | PROVIDING MOMENTS OF JOY TO FAMILIES FIGHTING PEDIATRIC CANCER | $5k |
| ONE SANDWICH AT A TIME | WHITE PLAINS, NY | FEED THE HUNGRY IN NEW YORK CITY | $5k |
| ORCHESTRA LUMOS | STAMFORD, CT | PERFORMING ARTS | $5k |
| SOUNDWATERS | STAMFORD, CT | PROTECT LONG ISLAND SOUND THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACTION | $5k |
| STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER | STAMFORD, CT | PRESERVATION & INTERPRETATION OF ART AND CULTURE, NATUAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES & HISTORY EDUCATING AND ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO BECOME KNOWLEDGEABLE, PASSIONATE, AND CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS. | $5k |
| STAMFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS | STAMFORD, CT | PERFORMING ARTS | $5k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $24k in 2023 to $24k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 18%.
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 GEORGE J & JESSICA HARRIS FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of GEORGE J & JESSICA HARRIS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of GEORGE J & JESSICA HARRIS FOUNDATION received $24,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Connecticut, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at GEORGE J & JESSICA HARRIS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Connecticut, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at GEORGE J & JESSICA HARRIS FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GEORGE J & JESSICA HARRIS FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are GEORGE J & JESSICA HARRIS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GEORGE J & JESSICA HARRIS FOUNDATION reported $322k in total revenue and $423k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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