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 Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $138k $152k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BEKER FOUNDATION equaled 5% 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
$2.1M
Itemized grants
131
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIZMAH | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING; STRONGER TOGETHER PROJECT | $210k |
| BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY | WALTHAM, MA | PRESIDENT'S DISCRETIONARY FUND, MKTYP EMERGENCY FUND, ARTS COUNCIL, HILLEL | $141k |
| COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATING | $120k |
| SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL | NEWTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATING, JUST IMAGINE TEACHER GRANTS, ISRAEL RESPONSE GRANT | $117k |
| SHALEM FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | MASTER CLASS SPONSOR, STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND, GENERAL OPERATING, JCCC | $108k |
| BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | DR KAPLAN DEI CURRICULUM, CENTER FOR VISUAL ARTS IN HEALTHCARE | $85k |
| METROWEST JEWISH DAY SCHOOL | FRAMINGHAM, MA | GENERAL OPERATING, JUST IMAGINE TEACHER GRANTS, ISRAEL RESPONSE GRANT | $66k |
| GANN ACADEMY | WALTHAM, MA | ENCOUNTER GRANT, GALA, JUST IMAGINE TEACHER GRANTS, ANNUAL FUND, ISRAEL RESPONSE GRANT | $61k |
| GRUBSTREET | BOSTON, MA | BLACK WRITERS FELLOWSHIP AND GALA HOST COMMITTEE | $58k |
| FRISCH SCHOOL | PARAMUS, NJ | CULINARY CLASS | $50k |
| JEWISH STUDIO PROJECT | BERKELEY, CA | BOSTON EXPANSION PILOT | $50k |
| LEHRHAUS CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING | SOMERVILLE, MA | FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $50k |
| GATEWAYS | NEWTON, MA | DOC WAYNE PILOT, CONSULTANT, THINK:KIDS PROGRAM | $44k |
| BERKLEE INSTITUTE FOR ACCESSIBLE ARTS EDUCATION | BOSTON, MA | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING | $30k |
| WONDERMORE | NEWTON, MA | AUTHORS-IN_SCHOOLS AND GATEWAY CITIES EXPANSION | $28k |
| DAYENU | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| ESPLANADE ASSOCIATION | BOSTON, MA | GALA SPONSOR AND GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY | CAMBRIDGE, MA | KENNEDY SCHOOL DEAN'S COUNCIL | $25k |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF GREATER BOSTON | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | BEKER SCHOLARSHIPS | $25k |
| SAR ACADEMY | BRONX, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $25k |
| ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT | ROXBURY, MA | GENERAL OPERATING | $20k |
| GREENROOTS | CHELSEA, MA | GENERAL OPERATING | $20k |
| ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM | BOSTON, MA | TEACHING THROUGH ART PROGRAM | $20k |
| SOCIEDAD LATINA | ROXBURY, MA | WELLNESS PROGRAMS | $20k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE BEKER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE BEKER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE BEKER FOUNDATION received $137,900 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE BEKER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE BEKER FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BEKER FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE BEKER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE BEKER FOUNDATION reported $1.6M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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