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 New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director, Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $238k $267k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ESTHER A & JOSEPH KLINGENSTEIN FUND INC equaled 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$9.3M
Itemized grants
93
Median grant
$100k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL COUNCIL ON TEACHER QUALITY INC | WASHINGTON, DC | EARLY LITERACY GRANTS | $250k |
| THE ACADEMY IN MANAYUNK DBA AIM ACADEMY | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA | EARLY LITERACY GRANTS | $250k |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY-OSR | STANFORD, CA | EC-PROGRAMS | $200k |
| LENA FOUNDATION | LOUSVILLE, CO | EC-PROGRAMS | $200k |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT RSO) | CAMBRIDGE, MA | EC-PROGRAMS | $200k |
| THE NISKANEN CENTER INC | WASHINGTON, DC | EC-ADVOCACY | $200k |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE (EC) | CAMBRIDGE, MA | EC-ADVOCACY | $200k |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | EC-ADVOCACY | $200k |
| CHILD CARE AWARE OF AMERICA | ARLINGTON, VA | EC-FUNDING MODELS | $200k |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY NYULMC RESEARCH ACCOUNT | NEW YORK, NY | EC-FUNDING MODELS | $200k |
| MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO | SAINT PAUL, MN | EARLY LITERACY GRANTS | $200k |
| 617 EDUCATION INC | BOSTON, MA | EARLY LITERACY GRANTS | $200k |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD | STANFORD, CA | EARLY LITERACY GRANTS | $175k |
| FAMILY CONNECTS INTERNATIONAL | DURHAM, NC | EC-PROGRAMS | $150k |
| BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | EC-ADVOCACY | $150k |
| HEALTH FEDERATION OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | EC-FUNDER COLLABORATIVES | $150k |
| HEALTH FEDERATION OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | EC-ADVOCACY | $150k |
| ZERO TO THREE | WASHINGTON, DC | EC-FUNDING | $150k |
| ZERO TO THREE | WASHINGTON, DC | EC-PROGRAMS | $140k |
| FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION INC | TALAHASSEE, FL | EARLY LITERACY GRANTS | $140k |
| RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | NEW YORK, NY | EARLY LITERACY GRANTS | $125k |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | NEUROSCIENCE | $100k |
| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN SAINT LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | NEUROSCIENCE | $100k |
| STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH | KANSAS CITY, MO | NEUROSCIENCE | $100k |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NY | NEW YORK, NY | NEUROSCIENCE | $100k |
Up 2%
from 2022
From $233k in 2022 to $238k in 2023.
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.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 ESTHER A & JOSEPH KLINGENSTEIN FUND INC
What does the Board Member of THE ESTHER A & JOSEPH KLINGENSTEIN FUND INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of THE ESTHER A & JOSEPH KLINGENSTEIN FUND INC received $237,634 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE ESTHER A & JOSEPH KLINGENSTEIN FUND INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at THE ESTHER A & JOSEPH KLINGENSTEIN FUND INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ESTHER A & JOSEPH KLINGENSTEIN FUND INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE ESTHER A & JOSEPH KLINGENSTEIN FUND INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE ESTHER A & JOSEPH KLINGENSTEIN FUND INC reported $7.6M in total revenue and $11.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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