Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $5k $5k |
Secretary Board Secretary 10th to 25th percentile | $2k $2k |
Director Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Director Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Director Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Director Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Director Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Director Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Director Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE 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
$597k
Itemized grants
93
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LV | ALLENTOWN, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $100k |
| NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | BETHLEHEM, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $35k |
| FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $20k |
| WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY | EMMAUS, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $18k |
| ARTS QUEST | BETHLEHEM, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $13k |
| ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM | ALLENTOWN, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| BLUEGRASS MUSIC HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM | OWENSBORO, KY | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY | BETHLEHEM, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM | NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| GODFREY DANIELS | BETHLEHEM, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| GUITARS IN THE CLASSROOM | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| MEALS ON WHEELS LV | ALLENTOWN, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| MILLER KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER | BETHLEHEM, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| MORAVIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NAZARETH, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC MERCHANTS | CARLSBAD, CA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| NAZARETH AREA FOOD BANK | NAZARETH, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| NAZARETH YMCA | NAZARETH, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES | BETHLEHEM, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| PHILADELPHIA FOLKSONG SOCIETY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS | EASTON, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $10k |
| VALLEY YOUTH HOUSE | BETHLEHEM, PA | GENERAL DONATION | $8k |
| OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL DONATION | $8k |
| ABRIENDO MENTES (OPENING MINDS) | AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL DONATION | $5k |
Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 56%.
- Board Secretary pay held roughly steady 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 ($1M - $10M), 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 MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
What does the Board Treasurer of MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION received $5,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION reported $1.1M in total revenue and $696k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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