Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 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 |
|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $115k $124k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $73k $79k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MCKENNA PHILIP M FDN equaled 10% 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
$754k
Itemized grants
30
Median grant
$18k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ALTERNATIVES | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $85k |
| CLAREMONT INSTITUTE | CLAREMONT, CA | CLAREMONT REVIEW OF BOOKS | $80k |
| PACIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC PO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | HEALTHCARE POLICY | $80k |
| INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE | WILMINGTON, DE | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $60k |
| ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | THE CONSTITUTION, COURTS | $40k |
| ALLEGHENY INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY | PITTSBURGH, PA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $30k |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRIES INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH | WASHINGTON, DC | FISCAL POLICY AND | $30k |
| REALCLEAR FOUNDATION | NORTHBROOK, IL | PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA PROGRAM | $30k |
| TAX FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25k |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES & ALUMNI | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| FOUNDATION FOR FREE ENTERPRISE EDUCATION | ERIE, PA | STUDENT PROGRAMMING | $20k |
| FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN EDUC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE | HILLSDALE, MI | ALAN P KIRBY, JR CENTER IN | $20k |
| MERCATUS CENTER GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOLARS | NEW YORK, NY | CORE PROGRAMMING | $20k |
| AMERICANS FOR FAIR TREATMENT | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15k |
| CAPITAL RESEARCH CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15k |
| FEDERALIST SOCIETY FOR LAW AND PUBLIC PO | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATIONS AND PA | $15k |
| INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES | ARLINGTON, VA | FACULTY & STUDENT | $15k |
| LINCOLN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC OPINION RESE | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15k |
| NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15k |
| THE FAIRNESS CENTER | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL OPERATING | $15k |
| GLSD PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION | LATROBE, PA | COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, | $13k |
| ASHLAND UNIVERSITY JOHN M ASHBROOK CEN | ASHLAND, OH | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS | $10k |
| CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | WESTMORELAND COUNTY STEM | $10k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $115k in 2023 to $115k in 2024.
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.
Board Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 21%.
- Board Member pay rose 13% 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 ($10M - $25M), 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 MCKENNA PHILIP M FDN
What does the Board Chair of MCKENNA PHILIP M FDN earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of MCKENNA PHILIP M FDN received $115,060 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at MCKENNA PHILIP M FDN compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at MCKENNA PHILIP M FDN falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MCKENNA PHILIP M FDN equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MCKENNA PHILIP M FDN's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MCKENNA PHILIP M FDN reported $2.2M in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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