GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION'S (GFE) MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN PHILANTHROPY'S CAPACITY TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL LEARNERS. GFE IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FOR PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PHILANTHROPIES THAT SUPPORT IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS FROM EARLY LEARNING THROUGH POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. TO IMPACT ALL LEARNINGS, GFE IS COMMITTED TO A STRONG, VIBRANT EDUCATION SYSTEM. GFE PROMOTES DIALOGUE, INQUIRY, COLLABORATION AND LEARNING TO STRENGTHEN PRACTICE WITHIN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION PHILANTHROPY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $238k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $216k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Managing Director Above 90th percentile | $238k | — | — | $2k | $260k |
Chief Program Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $216k | — | — | $2k | $236k |
Assoc Director of External Affairs Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $148k |
Executive Director (as of 7/23) Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in Oregon | — | — | — | — | $131k |
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION
What does the Director (Operational) of GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION received $260,470 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION reported $2.8M in total revenue and $3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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