THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE LONG-TERM HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Foundation Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $111k $122k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit 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.
Up 26%
from 2022
From $89k in 2022 to $111k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
What does the Director (Operational) of SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION received $111,335 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION reported $1.2M in total revenue and $3.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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