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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Connecticut | $23k $25k |
Secretary Board Secretary 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HARRIS LEGACY FOUNDATION equaled 47% 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
$15k
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$1k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $2k |
| JACQUES PEPIN FOUNDATION | BARRINGTON, RI | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $2k |
| WILTON YOUTH COUNCIL | WILTON, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $1k |
| CIRCLE OF CARE | WILTON, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $1k |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | PHOENIX, AZ | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $1k |
| FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM | OLD LYME, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $1k |
| KATHERINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER | OLD SAYBROOK, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $1k |
| ABC OF WILTON | WILTON, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $1k |
| OLD SAYBROOK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | OLD SAYBROOK, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $1k |
| SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM AMER HISTORY | WASHINGTON, DC | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $1k |
| SALVATION ARMY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $520 |
| JULIA CHILD FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $515 |
| SHORELINE SOUP KITCHEN | WESTBROOK, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $515 |
| LYME YOUTH COUNCIL | LYME, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $500 |
| LYME AMBULANCE | LYME, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $500 |
| LYME PUBLIC LIBRARY | LYME, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $500 |
| LYME FIRE DEPARTMENT | LYME, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $500 |
| OLD SAYBROOK AMBULANCE | OLD SAYBROOK, CT | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $500 |
Climbed 10%
over 2 years
From $21k in 2022 to $23k 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.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 142%.
- Board Secretary pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady 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 (Under $1M), 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 HARRIS LEGACY FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of HARRIS LEGACY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of HARRIS LEGACY FOUNDATION received $23,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Connecticut, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at HARRIS LEGACY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Connecticut, the 2024 pay of the Board President at HARRIS LEGACY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HARRIS LEGACY FOUNDATION equaled 47% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are HARRIS LEGACY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HARRIS LEGACY FOUNDATION reported $42k in total revenue and $49k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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