Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Unclassified | $53k $57k |
Director & Chairman Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $10k $11k |
Director Unclassified | $5k $5k |
Director & Treasurer Unclassified | $5k $5k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$2.6M
Itemized grants
24
Median grant
$54k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| STUDENTS FOR LIBERTY | ARLINGTON, VA | EDUCATION | $705k |
| OBJECTIVE STANDARD INSTITUTE INC | GLEN ALLEN, VA | EDUCATION | $277k |
| BOAZ JOSEF ARAD - OBJECTIVIST CENTER ISRAEL | IS | EDUCATION | $260k |
| AYN RAND CENTER EUROPE | RI | EDUCATION | $256k |
| FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION | ATLANTA, GA | EDUCATION | $204k |
| AYN RAND CENTRE UKRAINE | UP | EDUCATION | $119k |
| DUNCAN SCOTT PRODUCTIONS | WYLIE, SC | EDUCATION | $109k |
| AUSTRIAN ECONOMICS CENTER | AU | EDUCATION | $108k |
| TURKISH OBJECTIVIST NETWORK | ANKARA, TU | EDUCATION | $99k |
| STITCHING AYN RAND ARCHIEF | NL | EDUCATION | $60k |
| AJN REND CENTAR EVROPA | RI | EDUCATION | $48k |
| ADAM SMITH INSTITUTE | UK | EDUCATION | $40k |
| ISTITUTO BRUNO LEONI-FONDAZIONE | IT | EDUCATION | $32k |
| FIGHT THE POWER PRODUCTIONS | WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION | $30k |
| INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | EDUCATION | $15k |
| FREEDOM FEST INC | RIVERTON, UT | EDUCATION | $10k |
| AYN RAND CENTER ARMENIA SENGO | AM | EDUCATION | $9k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION received $10,318 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION reported $3.8M in total revenue and $2.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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