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 Oregon.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $132k $141k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION equaled 7% 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
13
Median grant
$100k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNG AMERICAN'S FOUNDATION | RESTON, VA | NATIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCE | $350k |
| CENTER FOR RIGHTS OF ABUSED CHILDREN | PHOENIX, AZ | SUPPORT ONGOING EFFORTS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | $250k |
| MOVING PICTURE INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | UPCOMING FILMS, INTERN PROGRAM | $200k |
| GOLDWATER INSTITUTE | PHOENIX, AZ | PARENTAL RIGHTS, ACADEMIC TRANSPARENCY, ETC. | $150k |
| STATE POLICY NETWORK | ARLINGTON, VA | SUPPORT FOR KATHERINE BATHGATE'S FELLOWSHIP | $150k |
| HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECTS WITH THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION POLICY | $125k |
| MT VERNON LADIES' ASSOCIATION OF THE UNION | MOUNT VERNON, VA | REVITALIZATION OF EXHIBITS | $100k |
| NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | SCHOOL CHOICE EXPANSION, CENSORSHIP, ETC. | $100k |
| PARENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM IN NC (PEFNC) | RALEIGH, NC | EXPANDING SCHOOL CHOICE & SCHOLARSHIPS | $100k |
| PACIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE | PASADENA, CA | SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS | $70k |
| CAROLINA CAN | WASHINGTON, DC | OUTREACH TO PARENTS RE SCHOOL CHOICE | $50k |
| CASCADE POLICY INSTITUTE | PORTLAND, OR | CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $50k |
| YMCA CAMP COLLINS | GRESHAM, OR | SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS | $40k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $132k in 2023 to $132k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 13%.
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 (Under $1M), 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 CHALLENGE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION received $132,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Oregon, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Oregon, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION reported $1.4M in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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