Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
President and Secretary Board President 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Arizona | $7k $7k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $7k $7k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GORDON FOUNDATION equaled 13% 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
$60k
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$2k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA | TUCSON, AZ | FOOD SUSTAINABILITY | $20k |
| CASA DE LOS NINOS | TUCSON, AZ | HEALTH SERVICES FOR LOWER INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | $10k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | TUCSON, AZ | COMPREHENSIVE REPRODUCTIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE | $4k |
| TUCSON INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES | TUCSON, AZ | HOUSING AND FOOD FOR SENIORS | $3k |
| YOUTH ON THEIR OWN | TUCSON, AZ | HOMELESS TEENS | $3k |
| SARSEF | TUCSON, AZ | STEM-RELATED EDUCATION FOR MINORITIES AND FEMALES | $3k |
| TUCSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | TUCSON, AZ | SCHOOL AND KIDS PROGRAMS | $2k |
| BOTANICAL GARDENS | TUCSON, AZ | YOUTH FIELD JOURNAL | $2k |
| TUCSON MUSEUM & HOLOCAUST CENTER | TUCSON, AZ | JEWISH HERITAGE SUPPORT | $2k |
| PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION | TUCSON, AZ | CHARITABLE SERVICES TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY | $2k |
| TUCSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | TUCSON, AZ | AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $2k |
| EL GRUPO YOUTH CYCLING | TUCSON, AZ | EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH BICYCLING | $2k |
| MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS | TUCSON, AZ | LITERACY PROGRAM | $1k |
| LITERACY CONNECTS | TUCSON, AZ | LITERACY PROGRAM | $1k |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA | TUCSON, AZ | GROOMING FOR HOMELESS PETS TO PROMOTE ADOPTION | $1k |
| KOL AMI SYNAGOGUE | TUCSON, AZ | ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS | $1k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | TUCSON, AZ | BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES AND COMMUNITIES | $1k |
| ARIZONA THEATER COMPANY | TUCSON, AZ | CULTURAL SUPPORT | $1k |
| HERMITAGE NO KILL CAT SHELTER AND SANCTUARY | TUCSON, AZ | ANIMAL CARE | $250 |
Fell 20%
over 2 years
From $15k in 2022 to $12k 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.
Board Treasurer pay fell 20% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue fell 17%.
- Board Vice President pay fell 44% from 2022 to 2024.
- Board President pay fell 44% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), 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 GORDON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Treasurer of THE GORDON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of THE GORDON FOUNDATION received $12,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at THE GORDON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at THE GORDON FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GORDON FOUNDATION equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE GORDON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE GORDON FOUNDATION reported $74k in total revenue and $94k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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