Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $64k $68k |
Director/ Vp/ Treasurer Unclassified | $41k $44k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BARR FOUNDATION equaled 19% 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
$140k
Itemized grants
103
Median grant
$500
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $25k |
| VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL | NORFOLK, VA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $21k |
| CHRYSLER MUSEUM | NORFOLK, VA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $14k |
| BETH EL | NORFOLK, VA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5k |
| WHRO | NORFOLK, VA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5k |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $4k |
| UKRAINIAN HUMANITY CENTER | CARNATION, WA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $4k |
| HOPEWELL FUNDGALVANIZE USA | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $3k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SE VIRGINIA | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $3k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $3k |
| VIRGINIA SYMPHONY | NORFOLK, VA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $3k |
| HORIZON HAMPTON ROADS | NORFOLK, VA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2k |
| CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDIES AT FORDHAM UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2k |
| FOR KIDS | NORFOLK, VA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2k |
| PALESTINIAN CHILDREN RELIEF | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2k |
| DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2k |
| VIRGINIA STAGE COMPANY | NORFOLK, VA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $2k |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC | CLEVELAND, OH | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1k |
| ROSENWALD PARK CAMPAIGN NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1k |
| SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE | BRONXVILLE, NY | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1k |
| ALVIN AILEY DANCE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1k |
| AMERICAN CANCER ASSOCIATION | ATLANTA, GA | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1k |
| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1k |
| FASHION INSTITUTE MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1k |
| FRIENDS OF ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1k |
Up 9%
from 2023
From $59k in 2023 to $64k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Secretary pay rose 9% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 32%.
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 ($1M - $10M), 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 BARR FOUNDATION
What does the Board Secretary of THE BARR FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of THE BARR FOUNDATION received $64,061 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at THE BARR FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at THE BARR FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BARR FOUNDATION equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE BARR FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE BARR FOUNDATION reported $356k in total revenue and $334k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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