Since 1978, our mission has been to preserve and perpetuate San Francisco's history and folklore and to celebrate its rich history of cultural diversity.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $133k $141k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at San Francisco City Guides equaled 34% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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 Francisco City Guides
What does the Chief Executive Officer of San Francisco City Guides earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of San Francisco City Guides received $132,733 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at San Francisco City Guides compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at San Francisco City Guides falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at San Francisco City Guides equaled 34% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are San Francisco City Guides's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, San Francisco City Guides reported $485k in total revenue and $395k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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