THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN THE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM THROUGH PHILANTHROPY, ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
- Base
- $199k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $154k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $135k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $199k | — | — | $24k | $229k $254k |
Chief Strategy & Engagement Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $154k | — | — | $10k | $168k $186k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $135k | — | — | $12k | $151k $167k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION equaled 7% 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 SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION received $229,002 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION reported $4.3M in total revenue and $3.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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