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 Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $134k $143k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE FIRSTENBURG FOUNDATION equaled 7% 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
$1.3M
Itemized grants
68
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIALIZED HOUSING INC | BEAVERTON, OR | TO BE APPLIED TO FELIDA PARK SENIOR HOUSING | $215k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SW WASHINGTON | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING | $50k |
| COMMUNITY HOUSE ON BROADWAY | LONGVIEW, WA | TO BE APPLIED TO EMERGENCY SHELTER | $50k |
| COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESS | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING | $50k |
| JANUS YOUTH PROGRAMS | PORTLAND, OR | TO BE APPLIED TO KEY HOUSING PREVENTION | $50k |
| OUTSIDERS INN | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| SHARE INC | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS FLEXIBLE FUNDS FOR HOUSING PROGRAMS | $50k |
| VANCOUVER HOUSING AUTHORITY | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT | $48k |
| WASHINGTON GORGE ACTION PROGRAMS | BINGEN, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR HOUSING & SHELTER PROGRAMS | $45k |
| FISH OF VANCOUVER | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING | $44k |
| CASCADE AIDS PROJECT | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED TO HOUSING SERVICES | $40k |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF CLARK COUNTY | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED TO CARES PROGRAM | $40k |
| SECOND STEP HOUSING | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED TO RESIDENT RETENTION PROGRAM | $40k |
| COMMUNITY ROOTS COLLABORATIVE | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS FTE SUPPORT | $35k |
| COLUMBIA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS ESSENTIAL NEEDS SUPPORT | $30k |
| LIFELINE CONNECTIONS | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED TO RECOVERY RESIDENCIES | $30k |
| NW FURNITURE BANK | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED TO WELCOME HOME FURNITURE PROGRAM | $30k |
| COMMUNITY ROOTS COLLABORATIVE | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING | $25k |
| CULTURESEED | WHITE SALMON, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT STAFFING | $25k |
| EVERGREEN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING | $25k |
| PINK LEMONADE PROJECT | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT PINK GLOW PADDLE RAISE | $20k |
| SHARE INC | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT PADDLE RAISE | $20k |
| A CARING CLOSET | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| ASHBY FAMILY LEAD & ENGAGEMENT SERVICES | VANCOUVER, WA | TO BE APPLIED TO PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM | $10k |
| CLARK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM | RIDGEFIELD, WA | TO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
Down 7%
from 2023
From $144k in 2023 to $134k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 405%.
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 ($25M - $50M), 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 FIRSTENBURG FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE FIRSTENBURG FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE FIRSTENBURG FOUNDATION received $134,144 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE FIRSTENBURG FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE FIRSTENBURG FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE FIRSTENBURG FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE FIRSTENBURG FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE FIRSTENBURG FOUNDATION reported $10M in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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