Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Unclassified | $60k $64k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ISLANDS FUND equaled 0.3% 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$16.2M
Itemized grants
81
Median grant
$70k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | DONOR ADVISED FUND | $2.4M |
| ALOHA FOUNDATION | FAIRLEE, VT | 5 PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENTS | $1.4M |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY (CO) | BOULDER, CO | 777 DAKOTA PARTNERSHIP STEWARDSHIP ENDOWMENT | $1M |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY (MT) | HELENA, MT | NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS LAND PROTECTION AND GRASSBANK 2.0 | $850k |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY (CO) | BOULDER, CO | YOUTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS CONSERVATION | $830k |
| FUTURE GENERATIONS UNIVERSITY | FRANKLIN, WV | GENERAL OPERATIONS AND PERMANENT LEADERSHIP ENDOWMENT | $800k |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY (WA) | SEATTLE, WA | CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP FOR WA STATE | $600k |
| COLGATE UNIVERSITY | CANAJOHARIE, NY | HUDSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND AIZAWA FUND FOR OVERSEAS STUDY (EQUAL SPLIT) | $500k |
| OUTDOORSFORALL | SEATTLE, WA | FINANCIAL AID AND GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $500k |
| YELLOWSTONE TO YUKON | ALBERTA, CA | PRIVATE LANDS ACQUISITION FUND | $500k |
| BIG SUR LAND TRUST | MONTEREY, CA | YOUTH OUTDOOR PROGRAMS, FERRINI RANCH PROJECT AND ENDOWMENT | $450k |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS WA | SEATTLE, WA | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR DISABLED ATHLETES | $360k |
| ASPEN CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES | ASPEN, CO | CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FUND AND ROCK BOTTOM RANCH ENDOWMENT | $300k |
| ISLANDWOOD | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING | $300k |
| SKAGIT LAND TRUST | MT VERNON, WA | YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND SAMISH RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT | $286k |
| HAMLIN ROBINSON SCHOOL | SEATTLE, WA | SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID AND ENDOWMENT | $275k |
| SAN JUAN PRESERVATION TRUST | FRIDAY HARBOR, WA | NORTH SHORE ORCAS ISLAND CONSERVATION EASEMENT | $259k |
| INT'L MTN BIKING ASSOC (IMBA) | BOULDER, CO | TRAILS & TOWNS, TRAIL ACCELERATOR AND EDUCATION | $250k |
| O'DEA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | FINANCIAL AID ENDOWMENT | $250k |
| SUN VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART | SUN VALLEY, ID | EDUCATION ENDOWMENT | $250k |
| NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION | WASHINGTON, DC | PACIFIC NORTHWEST PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS | $200k |
| WA TRAILS ASSOCIATION | SEATTLE, WA | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $175k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE GREAT NW | SEATTLE, WA | TEEN COUNCIL AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $160k |
| NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE | SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA | MOUNTAIN SCHOOL AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP ADVENTURES | $150k |
| THACHER SCHOOL | OJAI, CA | FINANCIAL AID FUND | $150k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $60k in 2023 to $60k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 ISLANDS FUND
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In 2024, ISLANDS FUND reported $32.4M in total revenue and $18.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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