NEW YORK CITY SCHOOLS ARE FILLED WITH STUDENTS WHO HAVE POTENTIAL AND AMBITION TO GO FAR AND WE ENVISION A CITY FILLED WITH STUDENTS WHOSE OPPORTUNITIES MATCH THEIR AMBITIONS. SINCE 1995, WE'VE PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN BRINGING TOGETHER BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS TO OPEN EYES, OPEN MINDS, AND OPEN DOORS. BY DOING SO, WE CONNECT STUDENTS TO SUCCESS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York.
- Base
- $234k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $233k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- $300
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $134k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $234k | $5k | — | $27k | $271k $304k |
President 75th to 90th percentile | $233k | $5k | — | $9k | $253k $284k |
VP Programs Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $142k | $300 | — | $18k | $160k $180k |
VP of Finance & Admin Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $134k | $500 | — | $16k | $153k $172k |
Dir. of Impact & Evaluatio Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $131k $147k |
VP of Growth Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $59k $66k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 25 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PENCIL INC equaled 8% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PENCIL INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PENCIL INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of PENCIL INC received $271,132 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PENCIL INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PENCIL INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PENCIL INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are PENCIL INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PENCIL INC reported $3.5M in total revenue and $3.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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