THE PURPOSE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT SOCIAL IMPACT CAMPAIGNS AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, AND AWARENESS EFFORTS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Founder and Executive Director, Family Story 25th percentile to median | $125k $140k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $38k $42k |
President 10th to 25th percentile | $25k $28k |
Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $25k $28k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $13k $14k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PURPOSE FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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 PURPOSE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PURPOSE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of PURPOSE FOUNDATION received $125,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in New York, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PURPOSE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PURPOSE FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PURPOSE FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are PURPOSE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PURPOSE FOUNDATION reported $4.3M in total revenue and $4.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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