LIVE LIKE SAM HONORS THE SHORT LIFE AND LEGACY OF SAM JACKENTHAL BY INSPIRING YOUTH FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS TO DEVELOP SELF-AWARENESS, COURAGE, LEADERSHIP, KINDNESS, AND JOY THROUGH LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL YOUTH WITH OUR PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOSTER A DEDICATION TO SERVICE TO OTHERS ... LIKE SAM LIVED.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Youth Development organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | $131k $140k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at LIVE LIKE SAM FOUNDATION equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
Based on 5,229 youth development organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LIVE LIKE SAM FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LIVE LIKE SAM FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of LIVE LIKE SAM FOUNDATION received $131,261 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Youth Development organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LIVE LIKE SAM FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Youth Development organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LIVE LIKE SAM FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at LIVE LIKE SAM FOUNDATION equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
What are LIVE LIKE SAM FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, LIVE LIKE SAM FOUNDATION reported $633k in total revenue and $668k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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