Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary, Asst. Treasurer Board Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $105k $116k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at KAO FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$4.1M
Itemized grants
42
Median grant
$49k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAO FAMILY EDUCATION FOUNDATION | OLATHE, KS | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1M |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $550k |
| KANSAS UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT ASSOC | LAWRENCE, KS | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $214k |
| CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $177k |
| REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE | LAKE WORTH, TX | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $150k |
| KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | MANHATTAN, KS | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $109k |
| MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | ROLLA, MO | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $104k |
| CHILDREN'S MERCY (FOR NICK'S VOICE) | KANSAS CITY, MO | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZAIAH | NEW YORK, NY | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| GIRLS EDUCATIONAL AND MENTORING SERVICES (GEMS) | NEW YORK, NY | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | KAHULUI, HI | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| PALESTINE CHILDREN'S RELIEF FUND | KENT, OH | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| RECONCILIATION SERVICES | KANSAS CITY, MO | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| THE MIDNIGHT MISSION | LOS ANGELES, CA | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| THORN | MANHATTAN BEACH, CA | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| POWER OF TWO | NEW YORK, NY | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50k |
| GIVING THE BASICS | KANSAS CITY, KS | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50k |
| HEART OF AMERICA PATRIOT FOUNDATION | OVERLAND PARK, KS | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50k |
| KIDS TLC | OLATHE, KS | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50k |
| OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50k |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER KANSAS CITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50k |
| KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY | KANSAS CITY, MO | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $49k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $49k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MO - COLUMBIA | COLUMBIA, MO | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $48k |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | TEMPE, AZ | ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $46k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 KAO FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Treasurer of KAO FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Treasurer of KAO FAMILY FOUNDATION received $104,856 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at KAO FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Treasurer at KAO FAMILY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at KAO FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are KAO FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, KAO FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $18.5M in total revenue and $4.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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