Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $22k $24k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $11k $12k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 2023, the highest total compensation at K ARAKELIAN FOUNDATION equaled 19% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$58k
Itemized grants
46
Median grant
$1k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Recovery Center | Indio, CA | HEALTH | $5k |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | HEALTH | $3k |
| California Armenian Home | Fresno, CA | WELFARE | $3k |
| Scripps Health Foundation | La Jolla, CA | HEALTH | $2k |
| Community Medical Foundation | Fresno, CA | health | $2k |
| US Friends of World Food Program | Washington, DC | WELFARE | $1k |
| Valley Teen Ranch | Fresno, CA | EDUCATION | $1k |
| Ararat Cemetery Association | Clovis, CA | OTHER | $1k |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | Laguna Beach, CA | EDUCATION | $1k |
| American Heart Association | Phonix, AZ | HEALTH | $1k |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | WELFARE | $1k |
| G G Parks Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | OTHER | $1k |
| Habitat for Humanity | St Americus, GA | WELFARE | $1k |
| Epilpsy Foundation | Landover, MD | HEALTH | $500 |
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 K ARAKELIAN FOUNDATION
What does the Board Secretary of K ARAKELIAN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Secretary of K ARAKELIAN FOUNDATION received $22,100 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at K ARAKELIAN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board Secretary at K ARAKELIAN FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at K ARAKELIAN FOUNDATION equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are K ARAKELIAN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, K ARAKELIAN FOUNDATION reported $36k in total revenue and $114k 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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