Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Arizona.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/director Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $107k $113k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 JOHN DAWSON 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.2M
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION ARIZONA CHAPTER | PHOENIX, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $250k |
| JAZZ IN ARIZONA INC DBA THE NASH | PHOENIX, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $150k |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE VALLEY INC | PHOENIX, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $125k |
| GOLDWATER INSTITUTE | PHOENIX, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100k |
| BUILD OUR LITTLE THEATER INC | TOPEKA, KS | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $75k |
| PHOENIX CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $75k |
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE | HILLSDALE, MI | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $60k |
| ARIZONA FREEDOM FOUNDATION | GILBERT, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50k |
| ARIZONA LIBERTY NETWORK | GILBERT, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50k |
| ARIZONA SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50k |
| CATO INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50k |
| CENTER FOR ARIZONA POLICY | PHOENIX, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50k |
| EAST VALLEY INST OF TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION | MESA, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50k |
| WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT | JACKSONVILLE, FL | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25k |
| AUTISM LIFE & LIVING | PHOENIX, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
| BEYOND AUTISM | PHOENIX, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHARITY | PHOENIX, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
| GIGGLING GWEN FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), 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 DAWSON FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION received $106,575 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Arizona, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Arizona, the 2023 pay of the Board President at JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, JOHN DAWSON FOUNDATION reported $2.9M in total revenue and $1.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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