Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Sr. VP of Parks & Civic Projects Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $401k $418k |
Director of Parks & Greenspace Unclassified | $261k $272k |
Dir. of Education & Community Projects Unclassified | $226k $235k |
Chief of Staff & Board Member Board Member Above 90th percentile | $75k $79k |
Assistant Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $58k $61k |
Assistant Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $31k $32k |
Assistant Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $28k $30k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at KINDER FOUNDATION equaled 0.7% 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
$58.5M
Itemized grants
83
Median grant
$75k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP | HOUSTON, TX | PARK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - 10 YEAR MASTER PLAN | $15.8M |
| RICE UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | ENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE KINDER INSTITUTE FOR URBAN RESEARCH | $11.9M |
| UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | COLUMBIA, MO | ENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE KINDER INSTITUTE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY | $4.7M |
| HOUSTON LOCAL INFORMATION INITIATIVE INC | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT OF AN INDEPENDENT NEWS PUBLICATION IN HOUSTON | $2.5M |
| MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY | HOUSTON, TX | MEMORIAL GROVES | $2.4M |
| HOUSTON PARKS BOARD | HOUSTON, TX | MACGREGOR PARK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION | $2.4M |
| GOOD REASON HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HOUSTON | $1.9M |
| DISCOVERY GREEN CONSERVANCY | HOUSTON, TX | ENDOWMENT FUND & STRATEGIC PLAN | $1.9M |
| SPARK PARKS | HOUSTON, TX | GREENSPACE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | $1.5M |
| BUFFALO SOLDIERS MUSEUM | HOUSTON, TX | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND JUNTEENTH CELEBRATION | $1.4M |
| MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY | HOUSTON, TX | PARK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - 10 YEAR MASTER PLAN | $1.1M |
| HISD FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | STUDENTS TRIP ABROAD - JAPAN AND WASHINGTON DC | $1M |
| GOOD REASON HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | SUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HOUSTON | $954k |
| UNITED WAY | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | $945k |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | $941k |
| RICE UNIVERSITY | HOUSTON, TX | ENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE KINDER INSTITUTE FOR URBAN RESEARCH | $721k |
| BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP | HOUSTON, TX | PARK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION - 10 YEAR MASTER PLAN | $534k |
| TREES FOR HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | $500k |
| DISCOVERY GREEN CONSERVANCY | HOUSTON, TX | SPRING 2025 JAZZY SUNDAY SERIES | $455k |
| CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | FREEDMEN'S TOWN | $351k |
| HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | CENTER FOR HEALTH AND NATURE | $333k |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA | HOUSTON, TX | 50% OF STIPEND - 2024-2026 HOUSTON CORE MEMBERS | $315k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | COLUMBIA, MO | ENHANCEMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE KINDER INSTITUTE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY | $291k |
| MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY | HOUSTON, TX | STORM DAMAGE | $250k |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND AND EXHIBITIONS | $250k |
Up 3%
from 2023
From $388k in 2023 to $401k in 2024.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Vice President pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 25%.
- Board Member pay fell 23% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Secretary pay fell 7% 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 ($150M - $1B), 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 KINDER FOUNDATION
What does the Board Vice President of KINDER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Vice President of KINDER FOUNDATION received $401,042 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Vice President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice President pay at KINDER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board Vice President at KINDER FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at KINDER FOUNDATION equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are KINDER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, KINDER FOUNDATION reported $84.5M in total revenue and $61.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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