Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $28k $30k |
Vice President/dir Board President 25th percentile to median | $20k $21k |
Treasurer/dir Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $20k $21k |
Executive Director Below 10th percentile | $12k $13k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Cockrell Foundation equaled 0.2% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$10.5M
Itemized grants
24
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Endowment grant for Scholarships and Chairs | $3.9M |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Support the Virginia and Ernest Cockrell, Jr. Permanently Restricted Endowment | $2.1M |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Support the Physician-Scientist Program | $2.1M |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Support the Cockrell Center for Advanced Therapeutics | $2.1M |
| University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | Support the Cockrell Scholars and Faculty Dinners | $39k |
| Kids' Meals Inc | Houston, TX | Support the healthy meal program | $22k |
| Chapelwood United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | Support the Annual Fund | $20k |
| Kinkaid School Inc | Houston, TX | Support the "All-In Campaign" | $20k |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Support the Susan Dunwoody Fund for Ovarian Cancer Research | $20k |
| Second Baptist Church | Houston, TX | Support Second Loves Kids | $20k |
| The WorkFaith Connection | Houston, TX | General support | $20k |
| Lily's Toy Box | Houston, TX | General support | $10k |
| The Brookwood Community Inc | Brookshire, TX | Support for Harris County residents or family of Harris County residents | $10k |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $10k |
| Habitat for Horses Inc | Alvin, TX | Support to purchase hay for the winter for the horses | $5k |
| SpringSpirit Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $5k |
| Grace Bible Church | Houston, TX | Support the youth groups | $3k |
| Grace Bible Church | Houston, TX | Support the Annual Fund | $3k |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Support the McGovern Centennial Gardens | $3k |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $3k |
| Yellowstone Academy Inc | Houston, TX | Support tech, band or sports supplies for middle school children | $3k |
| Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $2k |
| Kids' Meals Inc | Houston, TX | Support the meal delivery program | $621 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General support | $500 |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 Cockrell Foundation
What does the Board Secretary of The Cockrell Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Board Secretary of The Cockrell Foundation received $28,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at The Cockrell Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Board Secretary at The Cockrell Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Cockrell Foundation equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are The Cockrell Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Cockrell Foundation reported $10.6M in total revenue and $13.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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