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 in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $134k $142k |
Board Member & Vice-president Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $7k $7k |
Board Member & Secretary Board Secretary 25th percentile to median | $7k $7k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JOHN AND WAUNA HARMAN FOUNDATION 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.7M
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| REIMAGINE INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1M |
| CENTER FOR PRACTICAL BIOETHICS | OVERLAND PARK, KS | ADVANCE CARE PLANNING IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAITH COMMUNITIES | $250k |
| PAUSE | RIVERSIDE, CA | FOR A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE PROFESSIONALS | $100k |
| COALITION TO TRANSFORM ADVANCED CARE (C-TAC) | WASHINGTON, DC | FOR FAITH LEADER NETWORK, 2024 ANNUAL SUMMIT, & GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $78k |
| PROJECT GUARDIANSHIP | BROOKLYN, NY | DESIGN OF SHARED DECISION-MAKING MODEL FOR OLDER ADULTS | $50k |
| WELLNESS HOUSE | YAKIMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| END WELL FOUNDATION | HEALDSBURG, CA | END WELL 2024 SYMPOSIUM | $40k |
| DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL | DURHAM, NC | ADVANCE CARE PLANNING NETWORK | $25k |
| HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | ONLINE ADVANCE CARE PLANNING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $25k |
| SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON OFFICE OF AGING AND LONG TERM CARE | YAKIMA, WA | AGING AND LONG TERM CARE EMERGENCY FUND | $17k |
| CENTER FOR PRACTICAL BIOETHICS | OVERLAND PARK, KS | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| COALITION TO TRANSFORM ADVANCED CARE (C-TAC) | WASHINGTON, DC | MEMBERSHIP | $5k |
| HARMAN CENTER | YAKIMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3k |
| SOUTH CAROLINA NURSES FOUNDATION | COLUMBIA, SC | PALMETTO GOLD NURSE RECOGNITION AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $3k |
| EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY | WASHINGTON, DC | MEMBERSHIP | $2k |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILY PHILANTHROPY | WASHINGTON, DC | MEMBERSHIP | $1k |
Up 3%
from 2023
From $130k in 2023 to $134k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 97%.
- Board Secretary 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 ($1M - $10M), 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 JOHN AND WAUNA HARMAN FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of JOHN AND WAUNA HARMAN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of JOHN AND WAUNA HARMAN FOUNDATION received $133,678 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at JOHN AND WAUNA HARMAN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at JOHN AND WAUNA HARMAN FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JOHN AND WAUNA HARMAN FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JOHN AND WAUNA HARMAN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JOHN AND WAUNA HARMAN FOUNDATION reported $549k in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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