TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN LIVES OF OTHERS ONE PERSON AT A TIME BY HELPING THEM ACQUIRE THE MOST BASIC OF HUMAN NEED AS FOOD, HOUSING, ENCOURAGEMENT AND OPPORTUNITY.
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 International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/ceo Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $141k $150k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security 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 MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Highest Compensated Employee of MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION received $141,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Highest Compensated Employee roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION reported $13.6M in total revenue and $11.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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