Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice President and CIO Chief Information Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $375k $414k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $175k $193k |
Secretary Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $175k $193k |
President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $175k $193k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE AUSTIN E KNOWLTON FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% 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
$12.2M
Itemized grants
43
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUSTANA COLLEGE | ROCK ISLAND, IL | PJL HEALTH CENTER | $3M |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | COLUMBUS, OH | BMEC BUILDING | $3M |
| DENISON UNIVERSITY | GRANVILLE, OH | AEK CAREER CENTER | $1.1M |
| THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER | WOOSTER, OH | LOWRY CENTER | $1M |
| BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY | BEREA, OH | KNOWLTONSCIENCE CENTER | $900k |
| RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FDN & INSTITUTE | SIMI VALLEY, CA | LTAP PROGRAM | $795k |
| DENISON UNIVERSITY | GRANVILLE, OH | AEK LAUNCH LAB | $500k |
| AUGUSTANA COLLEGE | ROCK ISLAND, IL | PJL MD CENTER | $359k |
| RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FDN & INSTITUTE | SIMI VALLEY, CA | LTAP SCHOLARSHIPS | $250k |
| CAMPING AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, OH | PROGRAM SERVICES | $143k |
| AUGUSTANA COLLEGE | ROCK ISLAND, IL | APEP PROGRAM | $100k |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS-AHEP | LOS ANGELES, CA | PROGRAM SERVICES | $100k |
| PROKIDS | CINCINNATI, OH | PROGRAM SERVICES | $100k |
| RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FDN & INSTITUTE | SIMI VALLEY, CA | RISE 2023 | $100k |
| TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES | AKRON, PA | PROGRAM SERVICES | $100k |
| SPRINGER SCHOOL AND CENTER | CINCINNATI, OH | PROGRAM SERVICES | $75k |
| MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE US | AKRON, PA | PROGRAM SERVICES | $50k |
| MOST VALUABLE KIDS OF GREATER CINCINNATI | NORWOOD, OH | PROGRAM SERVICES | $50k |
| THE CINCINNATI BALLET COMPANY INC | CINCINNATI, OH | PROGRAM SERVICES | $50k |
| UATX | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SERVICES | $50k |
| DENISON UNIVERSITY | GRANVILLE, OH | PROGRAM SERVICES | $40k |
| STEPPING STONES INC | CINCINNATI, OH | PROGRAM SERVICES | $30k |
| TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES OF CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | PROGRAM SERVICES | $30k |
| THE GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER | FREDERICKSBURG, TX | PROGRAM SERVICES | $30k |
| AUGUSTANA COLLEGE | ROCK ISLAND, IL | MEMORIAL | $25k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 AUSTIN E KNOWLTON FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Information Officer of THE AUSTIN E KNOWLTON FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Information Officer of THE AUSTIN E KNOWLTON FOUNDATION INC received $375,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Information 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 Information Officer pay at THE AUSTIN E KNOWLTON FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Information Officer at THE AUSTIN E KNOWLTON FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE AUSTIN E KNOWLTON FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE AUSTIN E KNOWLTON FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE AUSTIN E KNOWLTON FOUNDATION INC reported $5.9M in total revenue and $14.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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