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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & Director Board President Above 90th percentile | $282k $301k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, 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 CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 35% 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
$283k
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANCE CONSERVATORY OF PASADENA SCHOOL | PASADENA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $102k |
| LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY | LOMA LINDA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75k |
| MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM | MONTEREY, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| GRAND CIRCLE FOUNDATION | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| HUNTINGTON LIBRARY | SAN MARINO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $16k |
| OHSU EDUCATION FUND | PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6k |
| PARK ACADEMY | LAKE OSWEGO, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $270k in 2023 to $282k in 2024.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 20%.
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 ($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 CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION received $281,644 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 35% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CHENG FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $381k in total revenue and $797k 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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