Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 10th to 25th percentile | $50k $53k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JOHN F MERRELL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 56% 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
$20k
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PASADENA VILLAGE | PASADENA, CA | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $10k |
| LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE | MERRIFIELD, VA | DIASTER RECOVERY | $10k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $50k in 2023 to $50k in 2024.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 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 held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 166%.
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 F MERRELL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of JOHN F MERRELL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of JOHN F MERRELL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION received $50,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at JOHN F MERRELL CHARITABLE 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 F MERRELL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JOHN F MERRELL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 56% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JOHN F MERRELL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JOHN F MERRELL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION reported $134k in total revenue and $90k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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