Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $460k $508k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% 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
$129.7M
Itemized grants
86
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50M |
| MUSEUM OF MODERN ART | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30M |
| UCLA FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15.8M |
| YALE UNIVERSITY | NEW HAVEN, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15M |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8.3M |
| ACADEMY FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5M |
| ASSOCIATION FOR FRONTOTEMPORAL DEGENERATION | RADNOR, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1M |
| ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1M |
| YOUNG EISNER SCHOLARS | INGLEWOOD, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $900k |
| NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ISRAEL USA | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $700k |
| UCLA FOUNDATION (GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE) | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300k |
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250k |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150k |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SOROKA MEDICAL CENTER | SCARSDALE, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150k |
| FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150k |
| WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $130k |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND | ROCKVILLE CTR, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| HILLEL AT UCLA | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSEEDUC FND | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| CITY YEAR | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| ENCORPS STEM TEACHERS PROGRAM | REDONDO BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| GLAAD | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| HETRICK-MARTIN INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
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 DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION received $459,605 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 DAVID GEFFEN 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 DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION reported $72.8M in total revenue and $131.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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