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 Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Charmain, President, Direc Board President Median to 75th percentile | $110k $118k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 2023, the highest total compensation at GORDON A CAIN FOUNDATION 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
$2.5M
Itemized grants
46
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INFANTRY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, GA | UNRESTRICTED | $1.1M |
| ALLEY THEATRE | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $305k |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $203k |
| HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $201k |
| MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER INC | ALEXANDRIA, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $75k |
| GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $45k |
| GOODMAN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH | DALLAS, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $45k |
| ST MATTHEW'S PARISH SCHOOL | PACIFIC PALISADES, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $45k |
| AMERICAN HERITAGE EDUCATION SOCIETY | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $40k |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCATION OF AMERICA | FAIRFAX, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $35k |
| PROJECT 8P | NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $35k |
| USO - HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $25k |
| STAR OF HOPE | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $20k |
| TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $20k |
| UCLA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | LOS ANGELES, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $20k |
| CHILD ADVOCATES INC | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE | WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| HOLOCAUST MUSEUM OF HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| HOUSTON AREA WOMEN'S CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE | OAKLAND, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH | WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| NATIONAL LEGAL AND POLICY CENTER | FALLS CHURCH, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| THE BILL OF RIGHTS INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| TEXANS FOR LAWSUIT REFORM | HOUSTON, TX | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 GORDON A CAIN FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of GORDON A CAIN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of GORDON A CAIN FOUNDATION received $110,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at GORDON A CAIN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Board President at GORDON A CAIN FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GORDON A CAIN FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are GORDON A CAIN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GORDON A CAIN FOUNDATION reported $3.2M in total revenue and $2.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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