Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $130k $140k |
Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $130k $140k |
Director Unclassified | $9k $10k |
Director Unclassified | $9k $10k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ARGUS FUND equaled 11% 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
$684k
Itemized grants
32
Median grant
$13k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL CARE INTERNATIONAL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $65k |
| CONSCIOUS ALLIANCE | BOULDER, CO | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50k |
| NAVAJOHOPI HEALTH FOUNDATION | TUBA CITY, AZ | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50k |
| BUCKS COUNTY HOUSING GROUP | WARMINSTER, PA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $45k |
| THE COUNTY THEATRE | DOYLESTOWN, PA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $40k |
| SNIPES FARM & EDUCATION CENTER | MORRISVILLE, PA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $40k |
| NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $40k |
| AMERICANS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS | DOYLESTOWN, PA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $35k |
| THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER | SAUSALITO, CA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $30k |
| SEACOLOGY | BERKELEY, CA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $30k |
| US FRIENDS OF THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST | LAGUNA HILLS, CA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $30k |
| THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25k |
| THE TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25k |
| LINCOLN CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $20k |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $20k |
| ECKERD COLLEGE | ST PETERSBURG, FL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $15k |
| TBA FUND | SAFETY HARBOR, FL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $11k |
| ALMOST HOME DOG RESCUE | DOYLESTOWN, PA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
| AUDOBON NATURE INSTITUTE | NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
| DOYLESTOWN HEALTH | DOYLESTOWN, PA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
| TRINITY CENTER AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
| THE GEORGE SCHOOL | NEWTOWN, PA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
| HANLEY CENTER FOUNDATION | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
| NARANDA MICHAEL WALDEN FOUNDATION | NOVATO, CA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
| WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION | BOZEMAN, MT | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10k |
Down 8%
from 2023
From $141k in 2023 to $130k in 2024.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Vice President pay fell 8% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 154%.
- Board President pay fell 8% from 2023 to 2024.
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 ($10M - $25M), 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 THE ARGUS FUND
What does the Board President of THE ARGUS FUND earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE ARGUS FUND received $130,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE ARGUS FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE ARGUS FUND falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ARGUS FUND equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE ARGUS FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE ARGUS FUND reported $1.4M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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