Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Assistant Treasurer Board Treasurer Below 10th percentile | $550 $594 |
President Board President Below 10th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Connecticut | $500 $540 |
Director Unclassified | $500 $540 |
Assistant Secretary Board Secretary Below 10th percentile | $500 $540 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, 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 ELLEN KNOWLES HARCOURT 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$183k
Itemized grants
21
Median grant
$7k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN PETTIBONE SCHOLARSHIP FUND | NEW MILFORD, CT | SUPPORT FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $40k |
| NORTHVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | NEW MILFORD, CT | EQUIPMENT GRANT | $22k |
| THE CHILDREN'S CENTER INC | NEW MILFORD, CT | FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT GRANT | $20k |
| CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | WATERBURY, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR GIVE LOCAL PROJECT | $10k |
| BRIDGEWATER LAND TRUST | BRIDGEWATER, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9k |
| CT ANTIQUE MACHINERY ASSOCIATION | KENT, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9k |
| SUSAN B ANTHONY PROJECT | TORRINGTON, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8k |
| NEW MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NEW MILFORD, CT | FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | $7k |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS | WILLIAMSBURG, KY | SUPPORT FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $7k |
| FISH OF NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT INC | TORRINGTON, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7k |
| TOWN OF NEW MILFORD SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT | NEW MILFORD, CT | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS TO ASSIST LOW INCOME RESIDENTS - FUEL FUND | $7k |
| NEW MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL | NEW MILFORD, CT | SUPPORT FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $6k |
| THEATREWORKS NEW MILFORD | NEW MILFORD, CT | FACILITY IMPROVEMENT | $6k |
| WHEELS PROGRAM OF GREATER NEW MILFORD | NEW MILFORD, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM | WASHINGTON, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| HARRYBROOKE PARK AND HARDEN HOUSE | NEW MILFORD, CT | EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION | $5k |
| LITTLE BRITCHES THERAPEUTIC RIDING | WOODBURY, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5k |
| NEW MILFORD REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT INC | NEW MILFORD, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4k |
| VERMONT FOODBANK | BARRE, VT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1k |
| ANIMALS FOR LIFE | NAUGATUCK, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $500 |
| BETTER DAYS RESCUE | ROXBURY, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $500 |
Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 16%.
- Board Secretary pay fell 9% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board President pay fell 9% from 2023 to 2024.
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 ELLEN KNOWLES HARCOURT FOUNDATION
What does the Board Treasurer of THE ELLEN KNOWLES HARCOURT FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of THE ELLEN KNOWLES HARCOURT FOUNDATION received $550 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at THE ELLEN KNOWLES HARCOURT FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at THE ELLEN KNOWLES HARCOURT FOUNDATION falls in the bottom 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ELLEN KNOWLES HARCOURT FOUNDATION equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE ELLEN KNOWLES HARCOURT FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE ELLEN KNOWLES HARCOURT FOUNDATION reported $381k in total revenue and $237k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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