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 Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $224k $239k |
Chief Financial Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $200k $213k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) equaled 1% 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
$13.9M
Itemized grants
280
Median grant
$19k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIVE AMERICANS IN PHILANTHROPY | LOS ANGELES, CA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $1.5M |
| DECOLONIZING WEALTH PROJECT | DETROIT, MI | PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS GRANT | $500k |
| LA LIGA DE CIUDADES | SAN JUAN, PR | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $450k |
| RAINBOW CENTER | TACOMA, WA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $249k |
| COALITION ON HOMELESSNESS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $248k |
| FEEST | SEATTLE, WA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $230k |
| DRAPER RICHARDS KAPLAN FOUNDATION | MENLO PARK, CA | PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS GRANT | $200k |
| HOMELESS CHILDREN'S NETWORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $181k |
| MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT | RICHMOND, CA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $170k |
| EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES | SEATTLE, WA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $170k |
| POGO PARK | RICHMOND, CA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $169k |
| YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED (Y-WE) | SEATTLE, WA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $169k |
| CENTER FOR EMPOWERING REFUGEES & IMMIGRANTS | OAKLAND, CA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $168k |
| COMMUNITY PASSAGEWAYS | SEATTLE, WA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $167k |
| STREET LEVEL HEALTH PROJECT | OAKLAND, CA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $167k |
| GOT GREEN | SEATTLE, WA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $167k |
| VENTURES | SEATTLE, WA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $167k |
| EASTSIDE ARTS ALLIANCE | OAKLAND, CA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $166k |
| UTOPIA | KENT, WA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $162k |
| URBAN TILTH | RICHMOND, CA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $158k |
| NAAM (NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM) | SEATTLE, WA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $155k |
| GLOVER EMPOWERMENTORING PROGRAM (GEM) | KENT, WA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $150k |
| NAAM (NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM) | SEATTLE, WA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $150k |
| NORTH BAY HOUSING COALITION | SUISUN CITY, CA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $150k |
| OLD SKOOL CAFE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | $150k |
Up 17%
from 2023
From $191k in 2023 to $224k in 2024.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 17% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 1953%.
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 ($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 KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET)
What does the Chief Executive Officer of KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) received $223,751 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET)'s revenue and expenses?
In 2024, KEN BIRDWELL FOUNDATION (DBA MAGIC CABINET) reported $93.3M in total revenue and $20.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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