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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $325k $354k |
Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $111k $121k |
Director Unclassified | $400 $436 |
Director Unclassified | $400 $436 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$12M
Itemized grants
145
Median grant
$18k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | CHICAGO, IL | OSHER ONLINE ENDOWMENT | $3.1M |
| ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY | LORMAN, MS | REENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS | $1.1M |
| CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY | ATLANTA, GA | REENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS | $1.1M |
| FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY | TALLAHASSEE, FL | REENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS | $1.1M |
| NORTH CAROLINA A&T UNIVERSITY | GREENSBORO, NC | REENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS | $1.1M |
| UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | REENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS | $1.1M |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | CHICAGO, IL | OSHER NATIONAL CONFERENCE | $250k |
| SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $115k |
| ASIAN ART MUSEUM | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $100k |
| BAMPFA | BERKELEY, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $100k |
| CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $100k |
| CORPORATION OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $100k |
| KQED | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $100k |
| SAN FRANCISCO BALLET | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $100k |
| SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $100k |
| THE CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | $100k |
| LET THE RIGHT ONE IN | BERKELEY, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $75k |
| OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA | OAKLAND, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $75k |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY | BERKELEY, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $75k |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | CHICAGO, IL | OSHER NATIONAL CONFERENCE | $66k |
| COMMONWEALTH CLUB OF CALIFORNIA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $60k |
| ACADEMIC CONSORTIUM OF INTEGRATIVE HEALTH 2023 | LAKE OSWEGO, OR | INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE | $50k |
| CALIFORNIA FILM INSTITUTE | SAN RAFAEL, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $50k |
| CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $50k |
| HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH INC | NEW YORK, NY | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $50k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), 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 BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION received $325,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION reported $9.4M in total revenue and $13M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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