Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/treasurer Board President Above 90th percentile | $302k $330k |
Trustee/chair/ceo Unclassified | $89k $97k |
Trustee/investment Committee Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $32k $35k |
Trustee/audit Committee Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $32k $35k |
Trustee/secretary/comp Committee Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $28k $31k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Kentucky | $24k $26k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Kentucky | $24k $26k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South 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 2023, the highest total compensation at THE GHEENS FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% 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
$6.5M
Itemized grants
163
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MID-STATES INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | COMMUNITY CARE CAMPUS AND UNITY HOUSE | $400k |
| SIMMONS COLLEGE OF KENTUCKY INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | MISSION DELIVERY SUPPORT | $250k |
| HOME OF THE INNOCENTS | LOUISVILLE, KY | CAMPAIGN TO RENOVATE THE CURRENT FACILITIES | $250k |
| BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | HOURNA, LA | MISSION DELIVERY SUPPORT | $200k |
| LOUISVILLE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | LOUISVILLE, KY | PLAYWORKS AT WATERFRONT PARK | $200k |
| RITA JUNE FOUNDATION INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE LOUISVILLE BEZOS ACADEMIES | $175k |
| NEW DIRECTIONS HOUSING CORPORATION | LOUISVILLE, KY | MISSION DELIVERY SUPPORT | $150k |
| RIVER HERITAGE CONSESRVANCY INC | JEFFERSONVILLE, IN | ORIGIN PARK | $150k |
| LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | LOUISVILLE, KY | ONE LIBRARY, ONE LOUISVILLE | $124k |
| FUND FOR THE ARTS | LOUISVILLE, KY | MISSION DELIVERY SUPPORT | $100k |
| AMERICANA COMMUNITY CENTER INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | AMERICANA YOUTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM | $100k |
| GREATER LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | LIVE IN LOU | $100k |
| JEFFERSON COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | JEFFERSON RISING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| LOUISVILLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY CENTERS INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | KIDS ARTS ACADEMY & COMPLETION OF GRAND LYRIC THEATER | $100k |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF KENTUCKY | LOUISVILLE, KY | WEST LOUISVILLE OPPORTUNITY CAMPUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | BEYOND 9TH: REVITALIZING WEST LOUISVILLE THROUGH STRATEGIC HOMEOWNERSHIP | $100k |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | LOUISVILLE, KY | MISSION DELIVERY SUPPORT | $80k |
| FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PLACE | LOUISVILLE, KY | MISSION DELIVERY SUPPORT | $75k |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF KENTUCKIANA INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE | $75k |
| KENTUCKIANAWORKS FOUNDATION INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | GREATER LOUISVILLE ALIGNMENT NETWORK | $75k |
| ST JOHN CENTER INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | TRAUMA-INFORMED DESIGN & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR SHEEHAN LANDING | $75k |
| LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE FOUNDATION INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | WELLNESS CENTER FOR METRO LOUISVILLE FIRST RESPONDERS | $75k |
| CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE | LOUISVILLE, KY | MISSION DELIVERY SUPPORT; NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACCELERATION PILOT PROGRAM | $55k |
| FAMILY SCHOLAR HOUSE INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | CAPITAL, PROGRAM AND MISSION SUPPORT | $50k |
| ACADEMY OF MUSIC PRODUCTION EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT | LOUISVILLE, KY | MISSION DELIVERY SUPPORT | $50k |
Up 12%
from 2022
From $270k in 2022 to $302k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 74%.
- Board Chair pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
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 ($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 THE GHEENS FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of THE GHEENS FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE GHEENS FOUNDATION INC received $301,966 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE GHEENS FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE GHEENS FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE GHEENS FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE GHEENS FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE GHEENS FOUNDATION INC reported $14.9M in total revenue and $8.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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