Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentile | $630k $680k |
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $400k $432k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at GRAY FOUNDATION equaled 1% 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
$45.5M
Itemized grants
146
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $13.9M |
| NYC KIDS RISE INC | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $5M |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY | CAMBRIDGE, MA | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $2.8M |
| UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC | WASHINGTON, DC | NYC SCHOLARS COHORT | $2.1M |
| DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE | BOSTON, MA | ATLAS PROJECT & TEAM SCIENCE | $2.1M |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | CAMBRIDGE, MA | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $1.1M |
| MGH (MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL) | SOMERVILLE, MA | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $1.1M |
| THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $1M |
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $1M |
| MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER | BRONX, NY | SCHOOL BASED HEALTH PROGRAMS | $1M |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | NEUROSURGERY CHAIR | $1M |
| YALE UNIVERSITY | NEW HAVEN, CT | BRCA MICROBIOME PROJECT | $976k |
| ASPHALT GREEN INC | NEW YORK, NY | MAKING WAVES | $800k |
| MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE | NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION TOURS | $750k |
| VILLAGE ACADEMIES NETWORK INC | NEW YORK, NY | PRE-K PROGRAMS | $750k |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | ENGAGE SCHOLARSHIP | $501k |
| BARD COLLEGE | ANNANDALEONHUDSON, NY | BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AT BARD BRONX | $500k |
| JOHN JAY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | CUSP PLEDGE | $500k |
| MACAULAY HONORS COLLEGE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | ADVANCE EQUITY IN HONORS EDUCATION | $304k |
| HUNTER COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | GRAY FELLOWSHIP | $300k |
| EXPANDED SCHOOLS INC | NEW YORK, NY | CITYWIDE TUTORING | $250k |
| THE NETHERLAND-AMERICA FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | ANNE FRANK HOUSE | $250k |
| BRONX CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | BRONX, NY | SUPPORTING FIELD TRIPS | $226k |
| BROOKLYN COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | BROOKLYN, NY | BROOKLYN COLLEGE CANCER CENTER | $200k |
| EAST HARLEM TUTORIAL PROGRAM INC | NEW YORK, NY | HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PLEDGE | $200k |
Climbed 11%
over 2 years
From $567k in 2022 to $630k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue fell 4%.
- Board President pay rose 18% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
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 GRAY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GRAY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of GRAY FOUNDATION received $630,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GRAY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GRAY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GRAY FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are GRAY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GRAY FOUNDATION reported $82M in total revenue and $49.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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