Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/treasurer/trustee Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $193k $208k |
Vice President & Secretary Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $129k $139k |
Vice President/trustee Board President 25th percentile to median | $12k $13k |
Vice President/trustee Board President 25th percentile to median | $12k $13k |
Vice President/trustee Board President 25th percentile to median | $12k $13k |
Chairman of the Board, Trustee Board Chair 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $12k $13k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at KULAS FOUNDATION equaled 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
$1.9M
Itemized grants
47
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $325k |
| THE MUSICAL ARTS ASSOCIATION | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $235k |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $155k |
| PLAYHOUSE SQUARE FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $150k |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM | SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $103k |
| UNIVERSITY OF AKRON FOUNDATION | AKRON, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $84k |
| KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | KENT, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $80k |
| GREAT LAKES THEATER FESTIVAL | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $60k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $57k |
| CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $53k |
| BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY | BEREA, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $50k |
| CLEVELAND BALLET | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $45k |
| APOLLO'S FIRE CLEVELAND BAROQUE ORCHESTRA | CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $40k |
| ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $35k |
| THE CITY CLUB OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $35k |
| CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $30k |
| KARAMU HOUSE | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $30k |
| ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $30k |
| CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $25k |
| FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST RR | ROCKY RIVER, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $25k |
| FRIENDS OF BREAKTHROUGH SCHOOLS | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $25k |
| JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL | LYNDHURST, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $25k |
| PIANO INTERNATIONAL ASSN NO OHIO | SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $25k |
| BLUEWATER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $20k |
| CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA | CLEVELAND, OH | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT | $20k |
Up 6%
from 2023
From $183k in 2023 to $193k in 2024.
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.
Board President pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 30%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Chair pay rose 4% 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 ($25M - $50M), 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 KULAS FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of KULAS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of KULAS FOUNDATION received $193,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at KULAS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio, the 2024 pay of the Board President at KULAS FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at KULAS FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are KULAS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, KULAS FOUNDATION reported $2.4M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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