Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · 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 Board President Above 90th percentile | $242k $260k |
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.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ME & FJ CALLAHAN 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
$2.9M
Itemized grants
71
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $850k |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $700k |
| THE CLEVELAND CLINIC | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $175k |
| CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF MUSIC | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $158k |
| UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY | ANNAPOLIS, MD | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $150k |
| UNIVERSITY CIRCLE INCORPORATED | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $125k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50k |
| CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $45k |
| INTERMUSEUM CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25k |
| MOCA CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25k |
| HAWKEN SCHOOL | GATES MILLS, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| LEGAL AID OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS | LAKEWOOD, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15k |
| EDWIN'S LEADERSHIP AND RESTAURANT INSTITUTE | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15k |
| WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY | CHARGIN FALLS, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15k |
| CHAGRIN HISTORY CENTER | CHARGIN FALLS, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15k |
| GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13k |
| SCRATON ROAD MINISTRIES | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13k |
| THE SCULPTURE CENTER | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13k |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13k |
| YMCA CLEVELAND | LAKEWOOD, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13k |
| YWCA CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13k |
| CLEVELAND METROPARKS | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13k |
Up 10%
from 2023
From $220k in 2023 to $242k 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 10% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 28%.
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 ME & FJ CALLAHAN FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of ME & FJ CALLAHAN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of ME & FJ CALLAHAN FOUNDATION received $242,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at ME & FJ CALLAHAN 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 ME & FJ CALLAHAN FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ME & FJ CALLAHAN FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ME & FJ CALLAHAN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ME & FJ CALLAHAN FOUNDATION reported $1.4M in total revenue and $3.5M 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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