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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President, Treasurer, Director Board President Median to 75th percentile | $49k $52k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, 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 JOSEPH C & ESTHER FOSTER FOUNDATION INC equaled 20% 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
$152k
Itemized grants
24
Median grant
$3k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL | CEDARHURST, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $30k |
| CULTURE FOR ONE | NEW YORK, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $30k |
| ALBUQUERQUE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $10k |
| CSU FOUNDATION | FORT COLLINS, CO | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $10k |
| MOVE NYC FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $10k |
| THINK NEW MEXICO | SANTA FE, NM | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $10k |
| FOOD BANK FOR NYC | NEW YORK, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $9k |
| DOE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $5k |
| SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI | MIAMI, FL | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $5k |
| THE DOOR | NEW YORK, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $5k |
| CITY MEALS ON WHEELS | NEW YORK, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $4k |
| CANCER FOUNDATION FOR NM | SANTA FE, NM | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $3k |
| WNYC RADIO | NEW YORK, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $3k |
| JEWISH CEMETERY ASSOC OF MASS | NEWTON CENTRE, MN | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $3k |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY | NEW YORK, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $2k |
| EUGENE O'NEILL THEATRE | NEW YORK, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $2k |
| NEW MEXICO CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | SANTA FE, NM | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $2k |
| WNET | NEW YOR, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $2k |
| NYRR TEAM FOR KIDS | NEW YORK, NY | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $2k |
| BOSTON SYMPHONY HALL | BOSTON, MA | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $2k |
| ESPANOLA VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY | ESPANOLA, NM | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $1k |
| SANTA FE ANIMAL SHELTER | SANTA FE, NM | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $1k |
| US COAST GUARD FOUNDATION | STONINGTON, CT | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $1k |
| HONDA FIRE AND RESCUE | SANTA FE, NM | ENABLE DONEE'S EXEMPT FUNCTION | $1k |
Climbed 67%
over 3 years
From $29k in 2021 to $49k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 67% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue fell 84%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 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 JOSEPH C & ESTHER FOSTER FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of JOSEPH C & ESTHER FOSTER FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board President of JOSEPH C & ESTHER FOSTER FOUNDATION INC received $48,564 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at JOSEPH C & ESTHER FOSTER FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at JOSEPH C & ESTHER FOSTER FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JOSEPH C & ESTHER FOSTER FOUNDATION INC equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JOSEPH C & ESTHER FOSTER FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JOSEPH C & ESTHER FOSTER FOUNDATION INC reported $103k in total revenue and $241k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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