Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO Above 90th percentile | $893k $991k |
CFO Above 90th percentile | $470k $521k |
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $41k $45k |
Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $39k $44k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $35k $39k |
Director Unclassified | $32k $36k |
Director Unclassified | $32k $36k |
Director Unclassified | $7k $8k |
Director Unclassified | $7k $8k |
Director Unclassified | $7k $8k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CONRAD PREBYS FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,948 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
$53.7M
Itemized grants
333
Median grant
$100k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | THE SHELL PERFORMANCE CENTER | $3M |
| SCRIPPS HEALTH FDTN | SAN DIEGO, CA | ENHANCED SURGICAL SUITES FOR THE MEDICAL CENTER OF THE FUTURE | $2.3M |
| SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY FDTN (KPBS) | SAN DIEGO, CA | BUILDING ON TRUST: THE CAMPAIGN FOR KPBS | $1.6M |
| THE CAMPANILE FOUNDATION SDSU | SAN DIEGO, CA | SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS SECOND STAGE THEATRE | $1.5M |
| CATALYST OF SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | FAR SOUTH BORDER NORTH | $1.4M |
| SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE | SAN DIEGO, CA | SAN DIEGO ZOO'S CHILDREN'S ZOO: A WINDOW ON THE NATURAL WORLD | $1M |
| SHARP HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | THE SHARP INNOVATION AND EDUCATION CENTER | $1M |
| WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | BOSTON, MA | MASTERPIECE TRUST | $1M |
| LA JOLLA INSTITUTE FOR IMMUNOLOGY | LA JOLLA, CA | ESRL AWARDS (OLLMANN SAPHIRE, SHARMA, AND SHRESTA) | $750k |
| SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE | LA JOLLA, CA | ESRL AWARD EXCELLENCE IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH LEADERSHIP AWARD GRANT FOR DRS. MIA HUANG, XIN JIN, LISA STOWERS | $750k |
| THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE | LA JOLLA, CA | DEVELOPMENT OF ALLOGENEIC SWITCHABLE CHIMERIC ANTIGEN RECEPTOR T CELL THERAPY | $700k |
| SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY FDTN (KPBS) | SAN DIEGO, CA | INCREASE THE YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE CAPACITY | $622k |
| BALBOA PARK ONLINE COLLABORATIVE | SAN DIEGO, CA | BALBOA PARK INFRASTRUCTURE AND ESCAPE ROOM | $620k |
| CHAPEL & YORK US FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | LITTLE AMAL | $500k |
| MINGEI INTERNATIONAL INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM TRANSFORMATION | $500k |
| MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEGO | LA JOLLA, CA | CONRAD PREBYS ROOM AT THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEGO | $500k |
| NTC FOUNDATION DBA ARTS DISTRICT LIBERTY STATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | BUILDING 178 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (WORKING TITLE) | $500k |
| SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES | LA JOLLA, CA | ESRL AWARDS- DR. ENGLE AND SHARPEE | $500k |
| THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL INNOVATIONS INSTITUTE | SAN DIEGO, CA | NOVEL SWINE MODEL OF HEART FAILURE WITH PRESERVED EJECTION FRACTION | $500k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CARSON, CA | HOMELESS TO HOME CAMPAIGN FOR THE RADY CENTER | $500k |
| UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | EXCELLENCE IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH LEADERSHIP 2023 | $500k |
| WORLD OF WORK FOUNDATION | EL CAJON, CA | WORLD OF WORK | $500k |
| CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ESCONDIDO | ESCONDIDO, CA | CENTER'S COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT TEAM & DEIB PROJECT | $450k |
| LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY | LA JOLLA, CA | IDEA AT THE CONRAD: INCREASING INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND ACCESS | $450k |
| SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART | SAN DIEGO, CA | OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT FOR MOPA@SDMA | $450k |
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What Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking executives earn in California
Comparable philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations in California pay their highest-earning executive a median of $59,560.
These are philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 365 organizations across 365 filings (2021 – 2023).
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What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CONRAD PREBYS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CONRAD PREBYS FOUNDATION received $893,163 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer 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 Chief Executive Officer pay at THE CONRAD PREBYS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CONRAD PREBYS FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CONRAD PREBYS FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1B+), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.