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 Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $41k $44k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JOHN K & ELIZABETH W KNORR CHAR FDN equaled 16% 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
$212k
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | New Orleans, LA | PAYNE FAMILY FUND FOR | $30k |
| Upturn Arts | New Orleans, LA | UPTURN ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS | $25k |
| Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation inc | North Andover, MA | GIDDY UP AND GROW | $25k |
| Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church | Bryn Mawr, PA | AMWAJ MUSIC | $25k |
| 12 PLUS | Philadelphia, PA | 12 PLUS EXPANSION | $10k |
| Dignity Housing | Philadelphia, PA | EMPOWER HOME | $10k |
| Education Law Center - PA | Philadelphia, PA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| Joyful Noise Singers Inc | Morristown, NJ | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| Lyric Fest | Philadelphia, PA | SEASON SUPPORT FOR OUR | $10k |
| Morris Jeff Community School | New Orleans, LA | HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING AND | $10k |
| O Positive Festivals Inc | Kingston, NY | O POSITIVE ART, MUSIC, AND | $10k |
| Peace Drums USA Inc | Philadelphia, PA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| Singing City Inc | Philadelphia, PA | WINTER CONCERT AND ALL DAY | $8k |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County | Boston, MA | STAYING SAFE ONLINE AND IRL | $5k |
| ELLIS MARSALIS CENTER FOR MUSIC INC | New Orleans, LA | YOUTH MUSIC EDUCATION | $5k |
| Billion Oyster Project Inc | New York, NY | SCIENTIFIC DIVING PROGRAM | $3k |
| Partners for Sacred Places | Philadelphia, PA | ARTCINIA: MUSIC IN YOUR | $3k |
| The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | ORCHESTRA IN THE GARDEN | $3k |
| SNARR Northeast | White Plains, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2k |
Up 99%
from 2023
From $20k in 2023 to $41k in 2024.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 99% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 116%.
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 K & ELIZABETH W KNORR CHAR FDN
What does the Board Member of JOHN K & ELIZABETH W KNORR CHAR FDN earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of JOHN K & ELIZABETH W KNORR CHAR FDN received $40,701 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at JOHN K & ELIZABETH W KNORR CHAR FDN compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at JOHN K & ELIZABETH W KNORR CHAR FDN falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JOHN K & ELIZABETH W KNORR CHAR FDN equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JOHN K & ELIZABETH W KNORR CHAR FDN's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JOHN K & ELIZABETH W KNORR CHAR FDN reported $452k in total revenue and $256k 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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