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 |
|---|---|
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary 25th percentile to median | $40k $43k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE COTO FOUNDATION equaled 11% 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
$304k
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | NORTHRIDGE, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $115k |
| ANIMAL FRIENDS OF THE VALLEY INC | WILDOMAR, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $47k |
| FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH FRIENDSHIP | LEXINGTON, KY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35k |
| FULFILLMENT FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| LIFESAVERS INC | CALIENTE, CA | WILD HORSE RESCUE & SANCTUARY GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH FRIENDSHIP | LEXINGTON, KY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| SANTA PAULA ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER | SANTA PAULA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7k |
| K9 COACH RESCUE REHAB & PLACEMENT | AGUA DULCE, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
| SHELTER HOPE ENTERPRISES INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $40k in 2023 to $40k 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.
Chief Financial Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 17%.
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 COTO FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Financial Officer of THE COTO FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Financial Officer of THE COTO FOUNDATION received $40,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Financial Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at THE COTO FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at THE COTO FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE COTO FOUNDATION equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE COTO FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE COTO FOUNDATION reported $368k in total revenue and $358k 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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