THE POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION IS A PETALUMA, CA BASED, NATIONAL NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO THE SAFETY OF ALL CHILDREN, THE RECOVERY OF MISSING CHILDREN, AND PUBLIC POLICIES THAT KEEP CHILDREN SAFE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $130k $142k |
Dir. of Legislation and Education Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $106k $116k |
Dir. of Programs and Response Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $105k $115k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related 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.
Down 2%
from 2022
From $132k in 2022 to $130k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 30%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 3% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION received $129,559 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION reported $633k in total revenue and $853k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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