Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Ceo/president Board President Above 90th percentile | $351k $376k |
COO Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $220k $237k |
Chief Strategy Officer - Thru 2/24 Unclassified | $38k $41k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at GILL FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$11M
Itemized grants
91
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| OUR AMERICAN FUTURE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DE | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF FUTURE FORWARD EDUCATION FUND | $2M |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $1.2M |
| MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $633k |
| PFLAG INC | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $575k |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $480k |
| GLBTQ LEGAL ADVOCATES & DEFENDERS INC | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $460k |
| CENTERLINE LIBERTIES INC | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $435k |
| THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $400k |
| WHITMAN-WALKER INSTITUTE INC | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $350k |
| THIRD WAY INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $300k |
| FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK INC | NEW YORK, NY | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $250k |
| GLBTQ LEGAL ADVOCATES & DEFENDERS INC | BOSTON, MA | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $250k |
| LEXINGTON OBSERVER INC | LEXINGTON, MA | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $250k |
| THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RESEARCH | $250k |
| PROTECT DEMOCRACY PROJECT | WASHINGTON, DE | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200k |
| MOVEMENT ADVANCEMENT PROJECT INC | BOULDER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $155k |
| CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE LENDING | DURHAM, NC | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | $150k |
| COLORADO EDUCATION INITIATIVE | DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR STEM | $150k |
| HOPEWELL FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $150k |
| MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150k |
| PUBLIC RELIGION RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $150k |
| REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE WILLIAMS INSTITUTE | $150k |
| THE GENDERCOOL PROJECT | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $150k |
| FAMILY EQUALITY COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $135k |
| SERVICES & ADVOCACY FOR GAY LESBIAN BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER ELDERS INC | NEW YORK, NY | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $120k |
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 7%
from 2023
From $329k in 2023 to $351k in 2024.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 56%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 17% 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 ($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 GILL FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of GILL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of GILL FOUNDATION received $350,537 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at GILL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Board President at GILL FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GILL FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are GILL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GILL FOUNDATION reported $4.6M in total revenue and $18.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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