Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New Jersey.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $585k $632k |
Finance, Treasurer Board Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $190k $205k |
Secretary/knowledge (thru July 2024) Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $123k $132k |
Secretary/project Mgmt (from Dec 2024) Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $97k $105k |
Chairperson of the Board Board Chair 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $7k $8k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION INC equaled 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
$5.5M
Itemized grants
101
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULTIPLIER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CIVIC SCIENCE FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE | $200k |
| BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY (WM) | WALTHAM, MA | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $190k |
| RESEARCHAMERICA | ALEXANDRIA, VA | STAC TASK FORCE TO ADVANCE U.S. COMPETITIVENESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY | $175k |
| HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL | BOSTON, MA | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $110k |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY | CAMBRIDGE, MA | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $110k |
| RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY | PISCATAWAY, NJ | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $110k |
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | BALTIMORE, MD | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $110k |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $110k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | ANN ARBOR, MI | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $110k |
| ROCKEDU SCIENCE OUTREACH AT THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | CIVIC SCIENCE ASSOCIATE | $105k |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY | BOSTON, MA | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY (PRIMARY) | PROVIDENCE, RI | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | PASADENA, CA | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY | COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL | BOSTON, MA | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY | PRINCETON, NJ | CIVIC SCIENCE FELLOW | $100k |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER (PRIMARY) | NEW YORK, NY | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | WASHINGTON, DC | STANDING COMMITTEE ON ADVANCING SCIENCE COMMUNICATION | $100k |
| SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY | STANFORD, CA | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY | STANFORD, CA | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY | STANFORD, CA | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY | STANFORD, CA | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
| THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY (PRIMARY) | NEW YORK, NY | RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $100k |
Up 6%
from 2023
From $551k in 2023 to $585k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 122%.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 9% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Secretary pay fell 34% 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 ($150M - $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 RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION INC received $584,825 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New Jersey: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New Jersey, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, RITA ALLEN FOUNDATION INC reported $18.5M in total revenue and $10.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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