Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 8 reported individuals · 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 Board President Above 90th percentile | $354k $396k |
Vice Chairman Board Vice Chair 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $8k $8k |
Director Unclassified | $8k $8k |
Director Unclassified | $8k $8k |
Director Unclassified | $8k $8k |
Director Unclassified | $8k $8k |
Secretary and Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $8k $8k |
Chairman Board Chair 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $8k $8k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BUHL FOUNDATION 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
$3.6M
Itemized grants
90
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PITTSBURGH PROMISE FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT OF THE PITTSBURGH PROMISE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, WHICH AIMS TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH 2028 | $300k |
| PROJECT DESTINY INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE AMBITIOUS THRIVE18 PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHMARK HEALTH | $250k |
| A SCHOOLS | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE REIMAGINE PERRY PROCESS AND SERVE AS THE ONE NORTHSIDE "EDUCATION ANCHOR" | $200k |
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF 412 EAST COMMONS WAY TO CREATE THE MUSEUM ANNEX DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE EXPERIENCES AND STUDIO SPACE FOR ARTISTS | $200k |
| CARNEGIE INSTITUTE (CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER) | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE CAPACITY TO DEVELOP THE REMAINING 8-ACRE SITE OF THE CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER CAMPUS | $150k |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR COMPASSION CORNER, A NEW 44,500 SQ. FT REGIONAL HUB IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH | $150k |
| MANCHESTER CITIZENS CORPORATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT EARLY-STAGE DEVELOPMENT COSTS TO PILOT AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PITTSBURGH SCHOLAR HOUSE FAMILIES | $150k |
| NATIONAL AVIARY | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THEIR NEW VETERINARY CARE AND ADVANCEMENT CENTER | $150k |
| RISING TIDE PARTNERS | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT PROPERTY ACQUISITION THROUGH ONS HOMES LLC AND SERVE AS THE ONE NORTHSIDE "PLACE ANCHOR" | $150k |
| NORTH SIDE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE MALL'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND MATCHING SUPPORT FOR A $500,000 PA REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CAPITAL PROGRAM (RACP) GRANTS | $100k |
| THE CITIZEN SCIENCE LAB | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A $5 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR PROJECT DREAM, A NEW STEM PROGRAMMING SITE IN THE HILL DISTRICT | $100k |
| THE HEAR FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT CONTINUED ORGANIZATIONAL EXPANSION, AS WELL AS THE NEW PITTSBURGH POLICE CARE INITIATIVE BASED ON ONE NORTHSIDE'S ZONE 1 CARES | $100k |
| THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE PHASE 2 ALLEGHENY COUNTY GOVERNMENT TRANSITION EFFORT TO RETAIN NATIONAL TALENT AND ENGAGE RESIDENTS AND REGIONAL LEADERS | $100k |
| MATCHING GRANTS | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATIONS | $91k |
| FINEVIEW CITIZENS COUNCIL | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THEIR ON-GOING REAL ESTATE EFFORTS IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE NORTHSIDE "PLACE" ANCHOR RISING TIDE PARTNERS | $75k |
| FOUNDATION OF HOPE | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A RENEWED ITERATION OF THE NORTHSIDE BASED PRE-ARREST/PRE-BOOKING HOPE YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM (HYDP) | $75k |
| NORTH SIDE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY DBA RIVERSIDE CENTER FOR INNOVA | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT EXPANDED SERVICES AND PROGAMMING AT COLAB18, A STATE-OF-THE-ART DIGITAL LEARNING AND COMMUNITY PROBLEM-SOLVING CENTER, CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE NORTHSIDE | $75k |
| NORTHSIDE CULTURAL COLLABORATIVE | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE NORTHSIDEWORKS! WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE | $75k |
| TRYING TOGETHER | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE ON-GOING EFFORTS TO INCREASE HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ON PITTSBURGH'S NORTHSIDE IN 2024 AND 2025, AND TO SUPPORT THE REGIONAL CHILD CARE JOB QUALITY | $75k |
| ALLEGHENY COLLEGE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE 2023 NEXT IS NOW INITIATIVE | $50k |
| BEAM COLLABORATIVE | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A DEDICATED COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING CAMPAIGN TO ENHANCE BEAM'S VISIBILITY, CREDIBILITY, AND IMPACT | $50k |
| KEYSTONE SPACE COLLABORATIVE | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A MASTER VISION PLAN FOR THE KEYSTONE SPACE AND DEFENSE INNOVATION DISTRICT | $50k |
| NORTH SIDE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE MODERNIZATION OF THE ELEVATOR AT THE MIDDLE STREET CLINIC AND HEADQUARTERS | $50k |
| RIVERLIFE | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THEIR CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "COMPLETING THE LOOP" PLAN | $50k |
| URBAN IMPACT FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT A SUITE OF PROGRAMS WITHIN PERRY HIGH SCHOOL DELIVERED IN COLLABORATION WITH ONE NORTHSIDE, A+ SCHOOLS, AND PPS | $50k |
Up 15%
from 2022
From $309k in 2022 to $354k in 2023.
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.
Board President pay rose 15% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 12%.
- Board Vice Chair pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
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 BUHL FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE BUHL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE BUHL FOUNDATION received $354,391 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 BUHL FOUNDATION 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 BUHL FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BUHL FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE BUHL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE BUHL FOUNDATION reported $4.2M in total revenue and $6.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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