THE SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INSPIRES PHILANTHROPIC GENEROSITY, STRENGTHENS NONPROFITS, AND FOSTERS POSITIVE CHANGE TO BUILD A MORE VIBRANT, HEALTHY, AND RESILIENT REGION. THE FOUNDATION'S VISION IS A THRIVING NORTHERN NEW MEXICO, WHERE ALL PEOPLE CAN FIND OPPORTUNITY, BUILD CONNECTIONS, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.THE FOUNDATION OFFERS A THOUGHTFUL COMMUNITY GRANTS PROCESS AND STEWARDS FIELDS OF INTEREST FUNDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: HEALTH, EDUCATION, CIVIC AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, ENVIRONMENT, ARTS AND CULTURE, AND ANIMAL WELFARE.THE FOUNDATION IS BOTH A LEADER IN STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY AND AN ADVOCATE FOR PURPOSEFUL GIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION'S DISCRETIONARY GRANTS ARE MADE TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT PRIMARILY PROVIDE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE COUNTIES OF MORA, RIO ARRIBA, SAN MIGUEL, AND SANTA FE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $237k
- Bonus
- $38k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $128k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $237k | $38k | — | $14k | $300k $320k |
VP for Development & Donor Relations Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $144k | $15k | — | $19k | $185k $197k |
Cfo/controller Officer (Unspecified) | $128k | $15k | — | $21k | $171k $182k |
Sr Director of Community Programs Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $126k $135k |
CFO (through 6/28/24) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $96k $102k |
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 21 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANTA FE COMMUNITY 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 22%
from 2023
From $246k in 2023 to $300k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 22% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 32%.
- Vice President pay rose 56% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION received $300,242 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION reported $26.2M in total revenue and $20M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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