Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $39k $42k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $25k $26k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BUSINESS OF GOOD 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.7M
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$9k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA CHANGE INCORPORATED | COLUMBUS, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $510k |
| AMERICA MENTORS | COLUMBUS, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $330k |
| PARK PLACE NON-PROFIT CENTER | ASHTABULA, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $319k |
| NEO FUND | ASHTABULA, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $277k |
| ASHTABULA RIVER FOUNDATION | ASHTABULA, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $189k |
| BIRTHRIGHT INC | MENTOR, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10k |
| GO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | ASHTABULA, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8k |
| ASHTABULA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC | ASHTABULA, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5k |
| COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND INC | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2k |
| GENEVA FOOD PANTRY | GENEVA, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2k |
| ASHTABULA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION | ASHTABULA, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
| ASHTABULA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY | ASHTABULA, OH | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
Down 22%
from 2023
From $50k in 2023 to $39k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay fell 22% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 276%.
- Board Treasurer pay fell 14% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), 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 BUSINESS OF GOOD FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE BUSINESS OF GOOD FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE BUSINESS OF GOOD FOUNDATION received $39,231 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE BUSINESS OF GOOD FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE BUSINESS OF GOOD FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BUSINESS OF GOOD FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE BUSINESS OF GOOD FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE BUSINESS OF GOOD FOUNDATION reported $957k in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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