Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee/director Unclassified | $863k $932k |
Trustee/vp/treasurer Board Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $646k $698k |
Trustee/assistant Treasurer Board Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $382k $412k |
Secretary Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $381k $411k |
Trustee/controller Unclassified | $212k $229k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% 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
$116.7M
Itemized grants
296
Median grant
$220k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | TOWARD TEN-YEAR SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S CONSTRUCTION AND LAUNCH OF A FACILITY AT HAZELWOOD GREEN TO CATALYZE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOCUSED ON BUILDING FACILITIES FOR MANUFACTURING CELL, GENE, AND ANTIBODY-BASED THERAPIES TO TREAT HUMAN DISEASES | $10M |
| CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | TOWARD TEN-YEAR SUPPORT OF CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING FOR SCIENCES IN OAKLAND | $7.5M |
| CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | TOWARD FOUR-YEAR SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT MANUFACTURING FUTURES INSTITUTE AT HAZELWOOD GREEN | $7M |
| CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | TOWARD TEN-YEAR SUPPORT TO CONSTRUCT A ROBOTICS INNOVATION CENTER AT HAZELWOOD GREEN TO ACCELERATE ROBOTICS DISCOVERY AND ENTREPRENUERSHIP AND TO STRENGTHEN PITTSBURGH'S ECONOMIC FUTURE | $5.5M |
| AMERICAN PRAIRIE FOUNDATION | BOZEMAN, MT | TO ACQUIRE MULTIPLE PROPERTIES TO ASSEMBLE A SHORT GRASS PRAIRIE ECOSYSTEM RESERVE IN NORTHCENTRAL MONTANA | $4.5M |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO CONDUCT RESEARCH IN INFECTION BIOLOGY AND CHILDHOOD ASTHMA AT UPMC CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AND RETAIN OUTSTANDING SCIENTISTS IN PITTSBURGH | $2.1M |
| PHOEBE FOUNDATION INC | ALBANY, GA | TOWARD CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MEDICAL TOWER TO HOUSE A LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTER, NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, AND INTENSIVE CARE FACILITY | $2M |
| THE CITIZEN SCIENCE LAB | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO EXPAND OPERATIONS WITH THE CREATION OF THE STATE-OF-THE-ART CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE AT THE HISTORIC MLK READING AND CULTURAL CENTER IN THE HILL DISTRICT | $2M |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | TOWARD SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $1.6M |
| THREE RIVERS COMMUNITIES INC | MCKEES ROCKS, PA | TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING | $1.3M |
| RODALE INSTITUTE | KUTZTOWN, PA | TO ADVANCE REGENERATIVE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE RESEARCH | $1M |
| ALLEGHENY COLLEGE | MEADVILLE, PA | TO LAUNCH START-UP AND REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE MEADVILLE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION CORPORATION | $1M |
| COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES | PITTSBURGH, PA | TOWARD SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE MOVE TO MORE PERMANENT HOUSING | $1M |
| HOMEWOOD CHILDREN'S VILLAGE | PITTSBURGH, PA | TOWARD SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $1M |
| MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | DUNDEE, IL | TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF AN IMAX FILM AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO INSTILL CONSERVATION VALUES AMONG CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH EMPHASIS ON THE LOUISIANA COASTLINE, MARSHES, WATER, AND BIRDS | $1M |
| MUTUAL AID AMBULANCE SERVICE INC | GREENSBURG, PA | TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF AMBULANCES TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF CARE | $1M |
| PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | TOWARD SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS AND TO EXPAND APPRENTICE HOUSING | $1M |
| VALLEY SCHOOL OF LIGONIER | RECTOR, PA | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID, EMPLOY EXPERT FACULTY, AND MAINTAIN THE SCHOOLS BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS | $1M |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER JOHNSTOWN | JOHNSTOWN, PA | TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN JOHNSTOWN | $977k |
| FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE | LANCASTER, PA | TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND ECOSYSTEM HEALTH IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED | $938k |
| ALLEGHENY COLLEGE | MEADVILLE, PA | TO ENGAGE IN STRATEGIC CONSERVATION INITIATIVES TO CONSERVE AND SUSTAIN THE LAND, WATER AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE UPPER ALLEGHENY RIVER BASIN | $935k |
| FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | CALIFORNIA, PA | TO PROTECT HABITATS, RESTORE POPULATIONS OF SPECIES OF CONCERN AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY | $750k |
| FOUNDATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA WATERSHEDS | ALEXANDRIA, PA | TO ACCELERATE WATERSHED RESTORATION AND REMEDIATE THE IMPACTS OF ABANDONED MINE LANDS | $750k |
| THE CHUCK NOLL FOUNDATION FOR BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO HELP SUPPORT RESEARCH ON BRAIN INJURIES AND TOWARD THE BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM | $750k |
| THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY - NEW KENSINGTON | NEW KENSINGTON, PA | TOWARD SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE DIGITAL FOUNDRY | $750k |
Up 8%
from 2023
From $796k in 2023 to $863k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Treasurer pay rose 8% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 64%.
- Board Secretary pay rose 6% 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 ($1B+), 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 KING MELLON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Treasurer of RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION received $646,495 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION reported $210.9M in total revenue and $141.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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