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 Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President, Treasurer Board President Above 90th percentile | $294k $328k |
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.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BARRA FOUNDATION INC equaled 6% 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
$2.8M
Itemized grants
80
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| VESTEDIN | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CATALYST FUND GRANT | $250k |
| DREXEL UNIVERSITY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CATALYST FUND GRANT | $225k |
| COLLEGE UNBOUND | PROVIDENCE, RI | CATALYST FUND GRANT | $200k |
| FOOD CONNECT CO | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CATALYST FUND GRANT | $200k |
| RESEARCH FOR ACTION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CATALYST FUND GRANT - $135,000, RECOVERY AND RESPONSE GRANT - $35,000 | $170k |
| GREENLINE ACCESS CAPITAL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | MISSION ALIGNED INVESTMENT GRANT | $150k |
| PHILADELPHIA CITY FUND | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CATALYST FUND GRANT | $125k |
| THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS GRANT | $110k |
| SEACHANGE CAPITAL PARTNERS INC | NEW YORK, NY | ENTITY SUPPORT - SPECIAL GRANT - $100,000, KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS GRANT - $5,000 | $105k |
| ART-REACH | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CATALYST FUND GRANT | $100k |
| DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CATALYST FUND GRANT | $100k |
| MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CATALYST FUND GRANT | $100k |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST | JENKINTOWN, PA | RECOVERY AND RESPONSE GRANT | $100k |
| PROMEDICA FOUNDATION | TOLEDO, OH | CATALYST FUND GRANT | $100k |
| THE FOUNTAIN FUND | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | MISSION ALIGNED INVESTMENT GRANT | $100k |
| CHILDREN'S LITERACY INITIATIVE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | RECOVERY AND RESPONSE GRANT | $85k |
| PATHWAYS TO HOUSING PA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CATALYST FUND GRANT - $75,000, KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS GRANT - $5,000 | $80k |
| MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ENTITY SUPPORT - SPECIAL GRANT | $51k |
| CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT | PHILADELPHIA, PA | RECOVERY AND RESPONSE GRANT | $50k |
| PHILADELPHIA LEARNING COLLABORATIVE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CATALYST FUND GRANT | $50k |
| IMPACTPHL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS GRANT | $30k |
| PHILANTHROPY NETWORK GREATER PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS GRANT - $15,000, ENTITY SUPPORT - SPECIAL GRANT - $9,300, ENTITY SUPPORT - STAFF GRANT - $1,000 | $25k |
| HEIGHTS PHILADELPHIA (FORMERLY PHILA FUTURES) | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ENTITY SUPPORT - DIRECTOR'S GRANT | $20k |
| ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ENTITY SUPPORT - DIRECTOR'S GRANT | $20k |
| BUILDING 21 | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ENTITY SUPPORT - DIRECTOR'S GRANT | $17k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 BARRA FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of THE BARRA FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE BARRA FOUNDATION INC received $294,083 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE BARRA FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE BARRA FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BARRA FOUNDATION INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE BARRA FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE BARRA FOUNDATION INC reported $4.5M in total revenue and $5.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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