Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $277k $304k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SONG FOUNDATION equaled 8% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$2.5M
Itemized grants
43
Median grant
$45k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACLU FUND OF MICHIGAN | DETROIT, MI | SUPPORT MULTIPLE PROGRAMS | $250k |
| FREEDOM HOUSE | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $175k |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM | ANN ARBOR, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $150k |
| LIGHTSHIP FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | GENERAL PURPOSE | $150k |
| MICHIGAN FOUNDERS FUND | DETROIT, MI | SPONSORSHIP FOR MICHIGAN TECH WEEK | $150k |
| OUTLIER MEDIA | DETROIT, MI | OPERATIONAL GRANT | $150k |
| GENESIS HARBOR OPPORTUNITIES PROMOTING | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $125k |
| GHOSTLIGHT ARTS INITIATIVE | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $125k |
| CENTREPOLIS ACCELERATOR | SOUTHFIELD, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100k |
| LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES | DEARBON, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100k |
| MICHIGAN EDUCATION JUSTICE COALITION | ANN ARBOR, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100k |
| YPSILANTI MEALS ON WHEELS | YPSILANTI, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $87k |
| DETROIT PEOPLE'S PLATFORM | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $75k |
| MOSES | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $75k |
| DETROIT BLACK FARMER LAND FUND | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $70k |
| 482FORWARD | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50k |
| AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (AIHFS) | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50k |
| AUTOMATION WORKZ | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50k |
| BLACK MALE EDUCATORS ALLIANCE | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50k |
| DETROIT AREA YOUTH UNITNG MICHIGAN (DAYUM) | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50k |
| DETROIT CHANGE INITIATIVE | DETROIT, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50k |
| MICHIGAN LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS | ANN ARBOR, MI | SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE DEMOCRACY FOR ALL PROGRAM | $45k |
| UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY | ANN ARBOR, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $40k |
| DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER | DETROIT, MI | SUPPORT INITIATIVE FOR RACIAL JUSTIVE AND ECONOMIC EQUITY | $30k |
| WARRIOR ACADEMY | PONTIAC, MI | GENERAL PURPOSE | $30k |
Up 43%
from 2022
From $193k in 2022 to $277k in 2023.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 43% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 20%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), 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 SONG FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SONG FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SONG FOUNDATION received $276,581 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SONG FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SONG FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SONG FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SONG FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SONG FOUNDATION reported $872k in total revenue and $3.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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