GRAMEEN FOUNDATION USA (GRAMEEN) IS COMMITTED TO BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY SUPPORTING WOMEN AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. OUR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY WOMEN, WITH ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, AND KNOWLEDGE, ENABLING THEM TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS. THROUGH A UNIQUE BLEND OF TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS AND LOCALLY-LED INTERVENTIONS, GRAMEEN CONTINUES TO FOSTER ECONOMIC RESILIENCE, FINANCIAL INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE REGIONS OF THE WORLD. SIGNATURE PROGRAMS ARE CENTERED AROUND WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS, SMALLHOLDER FARMERS, AND YOUNG WOMEN, EXECUTED THROUGH OUR ABILITY TO INNOVATE, ADAPT TO EMERGING CHALLENGES, AND BUILD STRONGER, MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 13 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $291k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $191k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $132k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $127k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $115k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $291k | — | — | $19k | $309k $339k |
Acting CFO Median to 75th percentile | $191k | — | — | — | $191k $209k |
Director, Global Human Resources Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $132k | — | — | $25k | $160k $176k |
Executive Vice President Programs Executive Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | $127k | — | — | $23k | $154k $169k |
Director, Technology for Development 25th percentile to medianvs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $147k $161k |
Sr Director, Institutional Relations Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $141k $154k |
Sr Dir., Dev'l, Mrkting & Comm. Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $139k $153k |
Director, Bankers Without Borders Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $137k $150k |
Taroworks COO 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $127k $140k |
Former Officer Former Officer/director/trustee 25th percentile to medianvs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | $115k | — | — | $7k | $123k $135k |
Dir. of Innovation in Agriculture Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $121k $133k |
General Counsel Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $110k $121k |
Director, Finance 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $48k $53k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 17 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRAMEEN FOUNDATION USA equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 20%
from 2022
From $257k in 2022 to $309k in 2023.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 20% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 23%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 22% from 2022 to 2023.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GRAMEEN FOUNDATION USA
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GRAMEEN FOUNDATION USA earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GRAMEEN FOUNDATION USA received $309,054 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GRAMEEN FOUNDATION USA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GRAMEEN FOUNDATION USA falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRAMEEN FOUNDATION USA equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are GRAMEEN FOUNDATION USA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GRAMEEN FOUNDATION USA reported $8M in total revenue and $9.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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