Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $230k $245k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $45k $48k |
Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $45k $48k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at PHAROS FOUNDATION equaled 9% 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
$1.2M
Itemized grants
30
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY FOUNDAT | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $400k |
| ALL IN EDUCATION | CORONA, CA | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $262k |
| THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $200k |
| MONTCLAIR FOUNDATION INC | MONTCLAIR, NJ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $55k |
| COMMON SENSE INSTITUTE | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $50k |
| HOOVER INSTITUTION | STANFORD, CA | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $25k |
| MENTAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES | JACKSON, WY | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $25k |
| TETON YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES | JACKSON, WY | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $25k |
| BE A LEADER FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $15k |
| GRAND TETON MUSIC FESTIVAL | JACKSON, WY | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $15k |
| MAYO CLINIC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $15k |
| NEW PATHWAYS FOR YOUTH | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $15k |
| CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER | JACKSON, WY | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $15k |
| VELA EDUCATION FUND | GLENCOE, IL | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $15k |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AZ | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $10k |
| DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $10k |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA - PHOENIX | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $10k |
| CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $10k |
| LANDMARK LEGAL FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $10k |
| PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $10k |
| TEEWINOT INSTITUTE | WILSON, WY | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $10k |
| EDUCATION FORWARD ARIZONA | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $5k |
| ALIENTO EDUCATION FUND | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $5k |
| ARIZONA ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $5k |
| BALLET ARIZONA | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $5k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $230k in 2023 to $230k in 2024.
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.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 89%.
- Board Secretary pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
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 ($25M - $50M), 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 PHAROS FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of PHAROS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of PHAROS FOUNDATION received $230,232 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at PHAROS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at PHAROS FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at PHAROS FOUNDATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are PHAROS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, PHAROS FOUNDATION reported $121k in total revenue and $2.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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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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