Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $281k $311k |
Coo/cfo Unclassified | $140k $154k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC equaled 4% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$454k
Itemized grants
23
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUMAN IMMUNOME PROJECT INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $238k |
| American Association for the Advancement of Scienc | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| Keystone Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biolog | SILVERTHORNE, CO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40k |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | SACARAMENTO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30k |
| Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers | ROCHESTER, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| America Share USA Inc | NEW, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $21k |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| The American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASG | WAUKESHA, WI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| Huru International Inc | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7k |
| LATINO MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION NORTHEAST | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $6k |
| Council for the Advancement of Science Writing | SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
| Veggielution | SAN JOSE, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
| Coro Southern California Inc | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $4k |
| The American Association of Immunologists | ROCKVILLE, MD | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1k |
| Bitter Root Humane Association Inc | HAMILTON, MT | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250 |
| Everyday Arts | SUN VALLEY, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250 |
| Inner City Law Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250 |
| KBOO Community Radio | PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250 |
| Oxfam America Inc | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250 |
| Wags and Walks | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250 |
| WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY | WINSTONSALEM, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250 |
| Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter | ALAMEDA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | SAUSALITO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125 |
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
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 MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC received $281,400 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MICHELSON PHILANTHROPIES INC reported $6.6M in total revenue and $6.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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