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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary/ceo Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $229k $251k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 3% 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
$5.7M
Itemized grants
82
Median grant
$28k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON INC | NORTH BETHESDA, MD | ISRAEL CRISIS RELIEF FUND | $500k |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH IN PRIMARY CARE | $480k |
| AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE INC | NEW YORK, NY | SECOND CENTURY CAMPAIGN | $333k |
| THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON INC | NORTH BETHESDA, MD | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $325k |
| HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION | AGAWAM, MA | PJ LIBRARY ALLIANCE'S WORK IN NORTH AMERICA | $300k |
| JEWISH FUNDERS NETWORK | NEW YORK, NY | CANVAS | $200k |
| SHABBAT PROJECT INC | NEW YORK, NY | ONETABLE ACROSS AMERICA - SHABBAT DINNER FOR ALL | $175k |
| HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE | WASHINGTON, DC | CAMPUS SECURITY & STRONG COMMUNITIES | $150k |
| MOISHE HOUSE | ENCINITAS, CA | INVESTING IN JEWISH LIFE AND DEVELOPING JEWISH LEADERS IN SMALLER COMMUNITIES VIA MHWOW | $150k |
| REBOOT INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150k |
| THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON INC | NORTH BETHESDA, MD | SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS | $150k |
| WAY TO RISE | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150k |
| LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | 2024 ELECTION | $138k |
| MEDSTAR-GEORGETOWN MEDICAL CENTER INC | WASHINGTON, DC | PROMISE: TEACHER TRAINING | $130k |
| TIDES FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | MOVEMENT VOTER FUND OPERATING SUPPORT | $126k |
| COLOR OF CHANGE EDUCATION FUND INC | OAKLAND, CA | ECONOMIC JUSTICE | $125k |
| FROM THE TOP INC | BOSTON, MA | CITIZEN MUSICIANS | $110k |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | REACHING RURAL SCHOOLS WITH EFFECTIVE ANTIBIAS EDUCATION | $100k |
| CHILDRENS LAW CENTER INCORPORATED | WASHINGTON, DC | EARLY CHILDHOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | $100k |
| HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE | WASHINGTON, DC | CAMPUS CLIMATE INITIATIVE | $100k |
| ICIVICS INC | CAMBRIDGE, MA | ICIVICS VISIONARY CAMPAIGN FOR 2024 AND BEYOND | $100k |
| JEWS UNITED FOR JUSTICE INC | WASHINGTON, DC | ANTISEMITISM PLATFORM EXPANSION | $100k |
| LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100k |
| WESTERN STATES CENTER INC | PORTLAND, OR | CONFRONTING WHITE NATIONALISM IN SCHOOLS - TOOLKIT EXPANSION | $100k |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | WASHINGTON, DC REGIONAL OFFICE | $85k |
Up 6%
from 2022
From $215k in 2022 to $229k 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.
Board Secretary pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 655%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
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 HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Secretary of HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Secretary of HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION received $228,750 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Secretary at HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, HOWARD AND GERALDINE POLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $10.4M in total revenue and $7.3M 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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