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Filing year 2023

THE ASIA FOUNDATION

San Francisco, California·EIN 94-1191246·NTEE Q300 · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$115.3M
Total assets
$90.2M
Total expenses
$117M
Reported officers
43
Mission

THE ASIA FOUNDATION (TAF) IS AN INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO SOLVE THE TOUGHEST SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 15 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in California.

CEO and President (from 02/2023)
Above 90th percentile
$450k
Base
$394k
Bonus
$20k
Other
—
Benefits
$2k
EVP & COO
Above 90th percentile
$388k
Base
$344k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$11k
VP Finance & CFO
Above 90th percentile
$356k
Base
$321k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$3k
Senior Director
Highest Compensated Employee
Above 90th percentile
$343k
Base
$169k
Bonus
—
Other
$146k
Benefits
$10k
Country Representative
Highest Compensated Employee
Above 90th percentile
$331k
Base
$130k
Bonus
—
Other
$174k
Benefits
$14k
Country Representative
Highest Compensated Employee
Above 90th percentile
$322k
Base
$127k
Bonus
—
Other
$169k
Benefits
$12k
Vp, Global Comms. (thru 12/2023)
Board Vice President
75th to 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide
$320k
Base
$238k
Bonus
—
Other
$30k
Benefits
$27k
Strategic Advisor
Highest Compensated Employee
Above 90th percentile
$313k
Base
$176k
Bonus
—
Other
$104k
Benefits
$14k
Sr Vp, Washington DC
Vice President
Above 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide
$309k
Base
$273k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$9k
Country Respresentative
Highest Compensated Employee
Above 90th percentile
$289k
Base
$139k
Bonus
—
Other
$122k
Benefits
$13k
Former Officer (thru 08/2023)
Former Officer/director/trustee
75th to 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide
$276k
Base
$195k
Bonus
—
Other
$43k
Benefits
$13k
Chief Philantropy Officer
Key Employee
Median to 75th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide
$259k
Base
$228k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$8k
Former Officer (thru 01/2023)
Former Officer/director/trustee
Median to 75th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide
$186k
Base
$98k
Bonus
—
Other
$68k
Benefits
$4k
Assistant Secretary (from 02/2023)
Secretary (Operational)
75th to 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide
$185k
Base
$150k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
$20k
Former Key Employee (thru 09/2023)
Former Officer/director/trustee
25th percentile to medianvs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide
$150k
Base
$117k
Bonus
—
Other
$11k
Benefits
$4k

Plus 28 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ASIA FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.

This organization (2023)
0.4%
Sector median
9%
Middle half of sector
4% to 19%

Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security 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.

Down 24%
from 2022

From $592k in 2022 to $450k in 2023.

$592k
2022
$450k
2023
Pay for the position

Chief Executive Officer pay fell 24% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 1%.

$592k in 2022 to $450k in 2023.
  • Chief Financial Officer pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
  • Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023.

Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about THE ASIA FOUNDATION

What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE ASIA FOUNDATION earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE ASIA FOUNDATION received $449,604 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE ASIA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE ASIA FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ASIA FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.

What are THE ASIA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, THE ASIA FOUNDATION reported $115.3M in total revenue and $117M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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