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 Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $117k $129k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest 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 2023, the highest total compensation at HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST equaled 7% 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
$1.2M
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$37k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $620k |
| CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $57k |
| SCRIPPS COLLEGE | CLAREMONT, CA | GENERAL | $57k |
| LAUREL SCHOOL | SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH | GENERAL | $57k |
| CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $57k |
| WELLESLEY COLLEGE | WELLESLEY, MA | GENERAL | $57k |
| CHURCH OF THE COVENANT | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $37k |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $37k |
| VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $37k |
| BENJAMIN ROSE INSTITUTE | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $37k |
| CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $37k |
| CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $37k |
| MUSICAL ARTS ASSOCIATION | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $37k |
| CLEVELAND HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $37k |
| CLEVELAND MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL | $37k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), 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 HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST
What does the Board Member of HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST received $117,223 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, HELEN C COLE CHARITABLE TRUST reported $1.1M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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