Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee As N Board Member 25th percentile to median | $5k $5k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at RICHARD K & NANCY L DONAHUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% 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
$552k
Itemized grants
24
Median grant
$14k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT LEARN | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $160k |
| JFK LIBRARY | BOSTON, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $75k |
| REAL NEWS PROJECT INC | NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $50k |
| GBH BEACON CIRCLE | BOSTON, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $25k |
| MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATRE | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $25k |
| NEQM | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $25k |
| WBUR RADIO | BOSTON, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $25k |
| WHISTLER HOUSE MUSEUM | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICED | $25k |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LOWELL | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $20k |
| LASELL UNIVERSITY | NEWTON, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $20k |
| MCC FOUNDATION INC | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| MILL CITY GROWS | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| MERRIMACK VALLEY FOOD BANK | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $12k |
| HOUSE OF HOPE | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $10k |
| LOWELL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $10k |
| LOWELL YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $10k |
| MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $10k |
| GREATER LOWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $5k |
| STRONGWATER FARM | TEWKSBURY, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $5k |
| RAISING A READER MASSACHUSETTS | BOSTON, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $3k |
| LOWELL PARKS & CONSERVATION | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $3k |
| POLLARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $3k |
| INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NE | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $1k |
| COMUNIDAD COLOMBIANA LOWELL | LOWELL, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), 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 RICHARD K & NANCY L DONAHUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of RICHARD K & NANCY L DONAHUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of RICHARD K & NANCY L DONAHUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION received $5,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at RICHARD K & NANCY L DONAHUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at RICHARD K & NANCY L DONAHUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at RICHARD K & NANCY L DONAHUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are RICHARD K & NANCY L DONAHUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, RICHARD K & NANCY L DONAHUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION reported $263k in total revenue and $582k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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