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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Rise CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $314k $336k |
Administrative Assistant Unclassified | $85k $91k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at NOBLELIGHT FOUNDATION equaled 6% 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
$368k
Itemized grants
21
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE OPPORTUNITY MEANING AND EQUALITY GHANA LBG (HOME) | GH | TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION ON BOTH A SCHOOL AND SKILL CENTER AND SUPPORT OPERATIONAL EXPENSES IN 2024. | $113k |
| BLANKETS OF HOPE | BROOKLYN, NY | TO SUPPORT PROVIDING NEEDED PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS POPULATION. | $50k |
| SURFRIDER FOUNDATION | SAN CLEMENTE, CA | TO SUPPORT THE PROTECTION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE WORLD'S OCEAN, WAVES AND BEACHES. | $50k |
| VILLAGE SCHOOL | PACIFIC PALISADES, CA | TO SUPPORT PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FROM TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE. | $50k |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT ASSISTING VICTIMS OF DISASTERS AND CONFLICTS WORLDWIDE. | $20k |
| AMERICAN BANDY ASSOCIATION | ARDEN HILLS, MN | TO SUPPORT PROMOTING PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT OF BANDY | $10k |
| 350ORG | BROOKLYN, NY | TO SUPPORT ENDING THE ERA OF FOSSIL FUELS AND CREATING RENEWABLE ENERGY FUTURE | $5k |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL | ARLINGTON, VA | TO SUPPORT CREATING A HEALTHIER WORLD WHERE PEOPLE AND NATURE THRIVE TOGETHER | $5k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT PRESERVING THE NATURAL SYSTEMS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS. | $5k |
| GREENPEACE FUND | SEATTLE, WA | TO SUPPORT PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT | $5k |
| LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE | SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA | TO SUPPORT PROTECTING AND RESTORING THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, SUSTAINABILITY, AND SCENIC BEAUTY OF THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN. | $5k |
| MIRACLE CENTER OF ST PAUL | SOUTH ST PAUL, MN | TO SUPPORT MISSION PROJECTS | $5k |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT SAFEGUARDING THE EARTH. | $5k |
| RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT PRESERVING FORESTS, PROTECTING THE CLIMATE, AND UPHOLDING HUMAN RIGHTS. | $5k |
| RAINFOREST TRUST | WARRENTON, VA | TO SUPPORT SAVING ENDANGERED WILDLIFE AND OUR PLANET. | $5k |
| SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT. | $5k |
| TETIAROA SOCIETY | BELLEVUE, WA | TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TROPICAL ISLAND SOCIO-ECOSYSTEMS. | $5k |
| THE CONSERVATION FUND | ARLINGTON, VA | TO SUPPORT PROTECTING AMERICA'S LEGACY OF LAND AND WATER RESOURCES. | $5k |
| THE OCEAN CONSERVANCY | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT PROTECTING THE OCEAN FROM TODAY'S GREATEST GLOBAL CHALLENGES. | $5k |
| UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS | CAMBRIDGE, MA | TO SUPPORT SOLVING OUR PLANET'S MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS. | $5k |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY | BRONX, NY | TO SUPPORT SAVING WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES WORLDWIDE. | $5k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about NOBLELIGHT FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NOBLELIGHT FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of NOBLELIGHT FOUNDATION received $314,355 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 NOBLELIGHT FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NOBLELIGHT FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at NOBLELIGHT FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are NOBLELIGHT FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, NOBLELIGHT FOUNDATION reported $1.8M in total revenue and $5.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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