Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $210k $227k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 18 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION equaled 12% 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
$1.2M
Itemized grants
37
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRASHEAR ASSOCIATION INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | FALL 2024 HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE | $125k |
| LIGHTHOUSE MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | 2025 SPRING PROGRAM GRANT | $60k |
| VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE | PITTSBURGH, PA | WAVY'S WORLD SUMMER EXPERIENCE - PD TO HILLTOP ALLIANCE | $60k |
| HILLTOP COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | OPERATING GRANT | $50k |
| HELLO NEIGHBOR | PITTSBURGH, PA | FALL 2024 GRANT - SMART START | $50k |
| PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY | PITTSBURGH, PA | PROMOTING NATURE FOCUSED LEARNING & WELLNESS | $50k |
| HILLTOP COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | OFF-CYCLE GRANT | $50k |
| HELLO NEIGHBOR | PITTSBURGH, PA | EMPOWERMENT GIVING - LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION PILOT | $50k |
| LITERACY PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | AN INVESTMENT IN S PGH HILLTOP FAMILIES | $50k |
| A SCHOOLS | PITTSBURGH, PA | CIRCLE OUR SCHOOLS | $50k |
| READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | FALL 2024 GRANT - CHILDREN'S LITERACY PROGRAMMING - SOUTH PGH | $45k |
| MAYA ORGANIZATION | SWISSVALE, PA | FALL 2024 GRANT - PERINATAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $40k |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | CARING & CONNECTING FAMILIES IN HILLTOP COMMUNITIES | $40k |
| MOMMY'S IMAGINATION STATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | BLDG BRIDGES QUALITY EARLY CARE & EDUCATION FOR PGH SOUTH | $40k |
| NURTUREPA | MCMURRAY, PA | GROWING AT RISK PARENTS WITH THE NURTURE PROGRAM | $38k |
| THE WATSON INSTITUTE | SEWICKLEY, PA | FALL 2024 GRANT - ENHANCING SEL SUPPORTS IN SS EARLY CARE CENTERS | $35k |
| MOMMY'S IMAGINATION STATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | BRIDGE GRANT | $30k |
| READING READY PITTSBURGH | HOMESTEAD, PA | FALL 2024 GRANT - RAISING READERS IN SOUTH PGH | $30k |
| MT WASHINGTON REAMS COMMUNITY CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | 2025 SPRING - STARS ON THE MOUNT | $30k |
| THE EARLY EXCELLENCE PROJECT | PITTSBURGH, PA | LITTLE EXPLORERS CHILD CARE ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT | $30k |
| A GIVING HEART | PITTSBURGH, PA | BRIDGE GRANT - UNANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS | $25k |
| BEARS YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | SUMMER PROGRAM SS BEARS YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOC | $25k |
| HILLTOP ALLIANCE | PITTSBURGH, PA | VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE - HILLTOP PASS THROUGH | $20k |
| THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE | PITTSBURGH, PA | FALL 2024 GRANT - STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR HS SCHOLARS | $20k |
| JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE | PITTSBURGH, PA | INTERIM - HELP SUPPORT IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE SERVING ORGANIZATIONS | $20k |
Up 5%
from 2023
From $200k in 2023 to $210k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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 BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION received $210,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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