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 New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President,director,treasur Board President Median to 75th percentile | $50k $54k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, 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 CHARLES SPEAR CHARITABLE 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$640k
Itemized grants
42
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | HAGERSTOWN, MD | CHARITABLE | $67k |
| WNYC | NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE | $60k |
| ACLU FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE | $45k |
| CHILDRENS CENTER OF NEW MILFORD | NEW MILFORD, CT | CHARITABLE | $40k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE | $20k |
| FOOD BANK OF NYC | BRONX, NY | CHARITABLE | $20k |
| FRIENDS OF THE SHERMAN SENIOR CENTER | SHERMAN, CT | CHARITABLE | $20k |
| JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE FOR WILDLIFE RESEARCH | ARLINGTON, VA | CHARITABLE | $20k |
| HENRY KENDALL SOCIETY | BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $20k |
| SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES | LA JOLLA, CA | CHARITABLE | $20k |
| CLIFFORD BEERS CLINIC | NEW HAVEN, CT | CHARITABLE | $15k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE | $15k |
| ST JUDES CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | CHARITABLE | $15k |
| US AUTISM HOMES | MANHASSET, NY | CHARITABLE | $15k |
| WNET | NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE | $15k |
| AMAZON CONSERVATION TEAM | ARLINGTON, VA | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| AMERICAN ASSOC FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE | WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| BOOKS FOR AFRICA | ST PAUL, MN | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| CHARITY NAVIGATOR | SADDLE BROOK, NJ | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| CITY HARVEST | NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| CITY MEALS ON WHEELS | NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL | ARLINGTON, VA | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY STUDY INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| HUMANE FARMING ASSOCATION | SAN RAFAEL, CA | CHARITABLE | $10k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $50k in 2023 to $50k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 109%.
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 CHARLES SPEAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE CHARLES SPEAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE CHARLES SPEAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION received $50,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE CHARLES SPEAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE CHARLES SPEAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CHARLES SPEAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE CHARLES SPEAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CHARLES SPEAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION reported $685k in total revenue and $772k 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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