Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $134k $145k |
Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $60k $65k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA 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 2024, the highest total compensation at JOSEPH & SOPHIA ABELES FOUNDATION equaled 7% 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
$1.5M
Itemized grants
48
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCC FOUNDATION | VALHALLA, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $120k |
| FEEDING WESTCHESTER | ELMSFORD, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $80k |
| NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC | NEW YORK, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $75k |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY | BRONX, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $75k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD HUDSON PECONIC | HAWTHORNE, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $70k |
| WNET | NEW YORK, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $55k |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $50k |
| NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN | BRONX, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $50k |
| NEW YORK CITY BALLET | NEW YORK, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $50k |
| WESTHAB INC | YONKERS, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $50k |
| WNYC RADIO | NEW YORK, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $45k |
| CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $40k |
| JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER | PLEASANTVILLE, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $40k |
| WHITE PLAINS HOSP CENTER | WHITE PLAINS, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $40k |
| AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND | DENVER, CO | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $35k |
| ARTSWESTCHESTER | WHITE PLAINS, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $35k |
| CARE | ATLANTA, GA | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $35k |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $35k |
| METROPOLITAN OPERA | NEW YORK, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $35k |
| AMERICAN BALLET THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $25k |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $25k |
| MOMA - MUSEUM OF MODERN ART | NEW YORK, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $25k |
| PLAN USA | WARWICK, RI | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $25k |
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | NEW YORK, NY | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $20k |
| HEIFER INTERNATIONAL | LITTLE ROCK, AK | TO BE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $20k |
Up 28%
from 2023
From $105k in 2023 to $134k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 28% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 45%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 33% from 2023 to 2024.
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 JOSEPH & SOPHIA ABELES FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of JOSEPH & SOPHIA ABELES FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of JOSEPH & SOPHIA ABELES FOUNDATION received $134,397 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at JOSEPH & SOPHIA ABELES FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Board President at JOSEPH & SOPHIA ABELES FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JOSEPH & SOPHIA ABELES FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JOSEPH & SOPHIA ABELES FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JOSEPH & SOPHIA ABELES FOUNDATION reported $4M in total revenue and $1.9M 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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