Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · 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 Board President Median to 75th percentile | $64k $68k |
Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $64k $68k |
Secretary/treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $64k $68k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JW AND IDA M JAMESON FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,948 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
$745k
Itemized grants
41
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOOR OF HOPE | PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $60k |
| PASADENA CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| YOUNG LIFE | PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $43k |
| LA CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40k |
| AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY | AZUSA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $35k |
| LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION | LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $35k |
| LA CANADA HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS | LA CANADA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $35k |
| INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE INC | WILMINGTON, DE | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30k |
| CITY BLESSING CHURCH | WALNUT, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25k |
| CLAREMONT INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF STATESMANSHIP AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY | CLAREMONT, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25k |
| HUNTINGTON MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES | PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25k |
| RM PYLES BOYS CAMP | VALENCIA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25k |
| THE UCLA FOUNDATION - JW & IDA M JAMESON FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25k |
| UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES | PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25k |
| VILLA ESPERANZA SERVICES | PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25k |
| A PLACE FOR YOUTH | LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| REASON FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE | CLAREMONT, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| ABILITY FIRST | PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15k |
| CATO INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15k |
| PACIFIC RESEARCH INST FOR PUBLIC POLICY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15k |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF PASADENA | PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10k |
| GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ARLINGTON, VA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10k |
| LEAD WITH YOUR LIFE | MONROVIA, CA | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $64k in 2023 to $64k 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 held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 37%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 100% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady 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 JW AND IDA M JAMESON FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of JW AND IDA M JAMESON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of JW AND IDA M JAMESON FOUNDATION received $64,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at JW AND IDA M JAMESON 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 JW AND IDA M JAMESON FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JW AND IDA M JAMESON FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JW AND IDA M JAMESON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JW AND IDA M JAMESON FOUNDATION reported $794k in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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