Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $601k $659k |
CFO & Treasurer (thru 9/23) Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $269k $295k |
CFO & Treasurer (as of 10/23) 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $253k $278k |
Director Unclassified | $52k $57k |
Director Unclassified | $50k $55k |
Director/president Board President Median to 75th percentile | $48k $53k |
Director Unclassified | $48k $53k |
Director/secretary Unclassified | $48k $53k |
Director Unclassified | $48k $53k |
Director Unclassified | $48k $53k |
Director Unclassified | $48k $53k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at JACK KENT COOKE 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$24.4M
Itemized grants
1,419
Median grant
$8k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC | JACKSON, MO | CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR STEM STUDENTS AT THE HBCU | $1M |
| THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT THE TRANSFER SCHOLARS NETWORK | $275k |
| TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY | WEST LAFAYETTE, AL | SUPPORT PROJECT HOPE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH | $200k |
| ART OF PROBLEM SOLVING INITIATIVE INC | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT BEAM DISCOVERY IN NEW YORK | $150k |
| GENESYS WORKS | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT GWNCR IN CONTINUING TO PROVIDE ITS COLLEGE AND CAREER COACHING | $150k |
| HIGH JUMP | CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT HIGH JUMP TO CONTINUE OFFERING THE SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $150k |
| YOUNG EISNER SCHOLARS | LENNOX, CA | SUPPORT YES SCHOLARS' APPALACHIA PROGRAM | $150k |
| THE LOUDOUN EDUCATION FOUNDATION | ASHBURN, VA | SUPPORT LCPS TO OFFER BEAM PROGRAMMING DURING THE SUMMER | $145k |
| GROVE COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON DC, DC | SUPPORT THE FIRST IN-PERSON EVENT OF THE CONSORTIUM FOR COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY | $125k |
| LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS IN PARTNERSHIP INC | NEW HAVEN, CT | SUPPORT LEAP TO PROVIDE COLLEGE ACCESS TO NEW HAVEN YOUTH WITH FINANCIAL NEED | $120k |
| THE LOUDOUN EDUCATION FOUNDATION | ASHBURN, VA | SUPPORT LCPS TO SUSTAIN PROGRAM GROWTH OF ALL PROPEL AND LEVEL UP SITES | $120k |
| A MILLION STARS INC | ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT COLLEGE BOUND ST. LOUIS AS THEY OFFER ITS TO AND THROUGH PROGRAM | $100k |
| COLLEGIATE DIRECTIONS INCORPORATED | BETHESDA, MD | SUPPORT CDI TO CONTINUE OFFERING ALL ITS PROGRAMMING TO CDI SCHOLARS | $100k |
| DELAWARE COLLEGE SCHOLARS INC | WILMINGTON, DE | SUPPORT DELAWARE COLLEGE SCHOLARS AS IT ACCEPTS AND SERVES MORE STUDENTS | $100k |
| GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC | FAIRFAX, VA | SUPPORT STUDENTS IN THE EARLY IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM | $100k |
| NEXT GENERATION SCHOLARS INC | SAN RAFAEL, CA | SUPPORT NGS TO RUN ITS 2024 SUMMER ACADEMY | $100k |
| REACH FOR EXCELLENCE INC | ATLANTA, GA | SUPPORT REACH FOR EXCELLENCE TO CONTINUE SERVE HIGH-ACHIEVING STUDENTS | $100k |
| THE BREAKTHROUGH COLLABORATIVE INC | OAKLAND, CA | SUPPORT BREAKTHROUGH TO DEVELOP COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAMMING FOR MORE AFFILIATES | $100k |
| GIRLS WHO INVEST INC | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | $50k |
| SETON HALL UNIVERSITY | SOUTH ORANGE, NJ | SUPPORT MLK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ENDOWMENT FOR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION | $50k |
| THE JEMICY SCHOOL INC | OWINGS MILLS, MD | SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | $48k |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT RIVERSIDE | RIVERSIDE, CA | SUPPORT OF RESEARCH IN THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | $40k |
| THE LOUDOUN EDUCATION FOUNDATION | ASHBURN, VA | SUPPORT LCPS PARENTS AS EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS MEETINGS | $30k |
| FOOTE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC | NEW HAVEN, CT | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN | $20k |
| HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS INC | BALTIMORE, MD | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | $20k |
Up 11%
from 2022
From $543k in 2022 to $601k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 15%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 17% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board President pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
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 ($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 JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION received $601,162 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION reported $39.3M in total revenue and $45.4M 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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