The organization was founded as a " supporting organization" within the meaning of IRC 509(a)(3)(B) that will support the San Diego Angels. Inc., which is a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation exempt from Federal taxes under IRC 501(c)(6).San Diego Angels foster's and promotes entrepreneurial activity by providing mentoring, education, guidance and funding to early-stage , high-growth companies in Southern California.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $30k $32k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, 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 G Watson Foundation equaled 54% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2023
From $30k in 2023 to $30k in 2024.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 70%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about John G Watson Foundation
What does the Board President of John G Watson Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Board President of John G Watson Foundation received $30,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at John G Watson Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board President at John G Watson Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at John G Watson Foundation equaled 54% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are John G Watson Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, John G Watson Foundation reported $20k in total revenue and $56k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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