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 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $87k $92k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MERCATOR CHARITABLE TRUST equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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
$1.5M
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | NOVATO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $1.4M |
| IMPACTASSETS | BETHESDA, MD | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $15k |
| RAGTAG FILM SOCIETY | COLUMBIA, MO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $8k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 MERCATOR CHARITABLE TRUST
What does the Board Member of MERCATOR CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of MERCATOR CHARITABLE TRUST received $86,552 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at MERCATOR CHARITABLE TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at MERCATOR CHARITABLE TRUST falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MERCATOR CHARITABLE TRUST equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MERCATOR CHARITABLE TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MERCATOR CHARITABLE TRUST reported $1.9M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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