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 |
|---|---|
President/ceo Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $130k $140k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at John R Peterson Foundation equaled 11% 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
$1M
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$70k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PetFix Spay and Neuter | Waikoloa Village, HI | Animal Welfare Grant/IT | $256k |
| Kauai SPCA | Kilauea, HI | Animal Welfare Grant/IT | $164k |
| Aloha lio Rescue | Keaau, HI | Animal Welfare Grant | $155k |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $132k |
| Lucky Dog Animal Rescue | Arlington, VA | Animal Welfare Grant | $100k |
| First Coast No More Homeless Animals | Jacksonville, FL | Animal Welfare Grant | $86k |
| SpokAnimal Care | Spokane, WA | Animal Welfare Grant | $53k |
| Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation | Long Beach, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $40k |
| Maui Humane Society | Puunene, HI | Animal Welfare Grant | $20k |
| Project HEAL | Jacksonville, FL | Animal Welfare Grant | $20k |
| Orphan Kitten Club | Spring Valley, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $5k |
| Lnai Cat Sanctuary | Lanai City, HI | Animal Welfare Grant | $2k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $130k in 2023 to $130k 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 19%.
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 ($10M - $25M), 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 R Peterson Foundation
What does the Board President of John R Peterson Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Board President of John R Peterson Foundation received $130,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at John R Peterson Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board President at John R Peterson Foundation falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at John R Peterson Foundation equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are John R Peterson Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, John R Peterson Foundation reported $489k in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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