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 |
|---|---|
Treasurer and Secretary Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $115k $124k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE COWLES CHARITABLE TRUST 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
$1.4M
Itemized grants
262
Median grant
$4k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRASP | SARASOTA, FL | CHARITABLE | $45k |
| FRACTURED ATLAS - BRIDGE INITIATIVE | HARTSDALE, NY | CHARITABLE | $40k |
| DORA MAAR CULTURAL CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | THE ARTS | $20k |
| WASSAIC PROJECT | WASSAIC, NY | THE ARTS | $20k |
| WOMEN'S STUDIO WORKSHOP | KINGSTON, NY | THE ARTS | $20k |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE | $20k |
| GRANT FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | MEDICAL | $18k |
| VANGUARD SCHOOL | LAKE WELLS, FL | EDUCATION | $18k |
| ART EFFECT OF THE HUDSON VALLEY INC | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | THE ARTS | $15k |
| LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL | LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ | EDUCATION | $15k |
| MUSEUM OF MODERN ART | NEW YORK, NY | THE ARTS | $15k |
| SISTER CITIES ESSEX HAITI INC | ESSEX, CT | EDUCATION | $15k |
| STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM | NEW YORK, NY | THE ARTS | $15k |
| UNIVERSAL SHAIVA FELLOWSHIP | BORING, OR | EDUCATION | $15k |
| DOE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE | $13k |
| REACH AND TEACH MINISTRIES | PALM BAY, FL | CHARITABLE | $13k |
| ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL | MIDDLETOWN, RI | EDUCATION | $13k |
| CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION (NJ AND NY CHAPTERS) | NEW YORK, NY | MEDICAL | $12k |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | BOONE, IA | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| BARD GRADUATE CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION | $10k |
| BROOKLYN MUSEUM | BROOKLYN, NY | THE ARTS | $10k |
| CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF WESTON | WESTON, MA | EDUCATION | $10k |
| CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (CASES) | BROOKLYN, NY | CHARITABLE | $10k |
| CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY | WILLIAMSBURG, KY | EDUCATION | $10k |
| EAGLEBROOK SCHOOLALLEN CHASE FOUNDATION | DEERFIELD, MA | EDUCATION | $10k |
Held roughly steady
over 3 years
From $116k in 2021 to $115k 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 Treasurer pay fell 1% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue fell 37%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 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 COWLES CHARITABLE TRUST
What does the Board Treasurer of THE COWLES CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of THE COWLES CHARITABLE TRUST received $115,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at THE COWLES CHARITABLE TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at THE COWLES CHARITABLE TRUST falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE COWLES CHARITABLE TRUST equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE COWLES CHARITABLE TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE COWLES CHARITABLE TRUST reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.8M 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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