Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Maryland.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $65k $71k |
Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $65k $71k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $34k $37k |
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 John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation equaled 2% 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
$2.9M
Itemized grants
71
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Bridges Across the River | Washington, DC | General Operating | $325k |
| Washington School for Girls | Washington, DC | General Operating | $290k |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington | Washington, DC | General Operating | $100k |
| Washington Ballet | Washington, DC | General Operating | $80k |
| So What Else | Rockville, MD | General Operating | $75k |
| Wesley Housing Corporation of N VA | Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $65k |
| Food and Friends | Washington, DC | General Operating | $60k |
| Bread for the City | Washington, DC | General Operating | $50k |
| Bright Beginnings | Washington, DC | General Operating | $50k |
| Central Union Mission | Washington, DC | General Operating | $50k |
| Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless | Rockville, MD | General Operating | $50k |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | Takoma Park, MD | General Operating | $50k |
| Fair Chance | Washington, DC | General Operating | $50k |
| Arlington Free Clinic | Arlington, VA | General Operating | $50k |
| Friendship Place | Washington, DC | General Operating | $50k |
| One World Education | Washington, DC | General Operating | $50k |
| For Love of Children | Washington, DC | General Operating | $45k |
| Beacon House | Washington, DC | General Operating | $40k |
| Calvary Women's Services | Washington, DC | General Operating | $40k |
| New Endeavors by Women | Washington, DC | General Operating | $40k |
| Samaritan Ministry of GW | Washington, DC | General Operating | $40k |
| Arlington Pediatric Center | Arlington, VA | General Operating | $40k |
| Aspire After School Learning | Arlington, VA | General Operating | $40k |
| Mary House | Washington, DC | General Operating | $40k |
| Nick's Place | Beltsville, MD | General Operating | $40k |
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 John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation
What does the Board President of John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Board President of John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation received $65,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Maryland, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Maryland, the 2023 pay of the Board President at John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation reported $2.1M in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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