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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $262k $278k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SAND HILL FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$10.9M
Itemized grants
99
Median grant
$40k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH | PALO ALTO, CA | ENDOWMENT FOR OBSTETRICIAN IN CHIEF | $5M |
| BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY | STANFORD, CA | SUSAN FORD DORSEY FAMILY DONOR ADVISED FUND | $1M |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $600k |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH COUNCIL INC | PALO ALTO, CA | 70TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN - PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON SUBSIDIZED SERVICES | $300k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250k |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH COUNCIL INC | PALO ALTO, CA | RAVENSWOOD WELLNESS PARTNERSHIP | $200k |
| FRIENDS FOR YOUTH INC | PALO ALTO, CA | WHY (WHOLE HEALTH FOR YOUTH) INITIATIVE | $200k |
| JEFFERSON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT | DALY CITY, CA | FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DALY CITY YOUTH HEALTH CENTER'S NORTH COUNTY WELLNESS PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATIVE | $200k |
| LIFEMOVES | SANTA CLARA, CA | ENGAGING HOMELESS YOUTH AND PARENTS IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES | $160k |
| SAVE THE BAY | OAKLAND, CA | THE CAMPAIGN FOR SAVE THE BAY | $125k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PENINSULA | MENLO PARK, CA | NORTH COUNTY EXPANSION | $100k |
| PENINSULA BRIDGE PROGRAM | SAN MATEO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| PUENTE DE LA COSTA SUR | PESCADERO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $85k |
| CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES | PALO ALTO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75k |
| JEFFERSON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT | DALY CITY, CA | FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF DALY CITY YOUTH HEALTH CENTER | $75k |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SAN MATEO COUNTY | REDWOOD CITY, CA | HOMESAVERS: PRESERVING AFFORDABLE HOUSING | $75k |
| PENINSULA CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER | SAN MATEO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY | $75k |
| PIE RANCH | PESCADERO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75k |
| RENAISSANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SAN MATEO COUNTY ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM | $75k |
| ADOLESCENT COUNSELING SERVICES | REDWOOD CITY, CA | MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS FOR YOUTH INITIATIVE | $70k |
| ONE LIFE COUNSELING CENTER | SAN CARLOS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS & EARLY INTERVENTION FOR AT-RISK YOUTH | $70k |
| COASTAL QUEST | BERKELEY, CA | FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RISE SOUTH CITY'S CLIMATE RESILIENCE THROUGH COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP | $60k |
| COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH | MILPITAS, CA | SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR RAVENSWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND NORTH FAIR OAKS | $60k |
| EL CONCILIO OF SAN MATEO COUNTY | REDWOOD CITY, CA | NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY EXPANSION | $60k |
| FAITH IN ACTION BAY AREA | REDWOOD CITY, CA | DALY CITY TENANT RIGHTS PROJECT | $60k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $262k in 2023 to $262k in 2024.
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.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 44%.
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 ($50M - $150M), 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 SAND HILL FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of SAND HILL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of SAND HILL FOUNDATION received $262,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at SAND HILL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board President at SAND HILL FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SAND HILL FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SAND HILL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SAND HILL FOUNDATION reported $4.6M in total revenue and $11.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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