Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Oklahoma.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $4k $5k |
Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $1k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE FORBES FOUNDATION equaled 11% 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
$24k
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$500
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHMINISTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | TULSA, OK | GENERAL FUND | $7k |
| CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION | TULSA, OK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5k |
| SALVATION ARMY | TULSA, OK | GENERAL FUND FOR USE IN THE TULSA AREA(PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE NEEDY IN THE TULSA AREA) | $3k |
| UNIVERSITY OF TULSA COLLEGE OF LAW | TULSA, OK | SUPPORT OF STUDENT SERVICES AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $3k |
| ASCENSION ST JOHN FOUNDATION | TULSA, OK | SUPPORT THE BREAST CENTER IN TULSA | $1k |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | TULSA, OK | SUPPORT THE PORTA CAELI HOUSE IN TULSA | $1k |
| MEALS ON WHEELS-TULSA | TULSA, OK | GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES IN THE TULSA AREA (PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE NEEDY IN THE TULSA AREA) | $1k |
| CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF TULSA | TULSA, OK | FAITH & WORKS | $600 |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA | TULSA, OK | PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE NEEDY IN THE TULSA REGION | $500 |
| SAINT FRANCIS HOSPICE | TULSA, OK | SUPPORT THE HOSPICE IN TULSA | $500 |
| UP WITH TREES | TULSA, OK | TREE MAINTENANCE ON PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY | $500 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION-TULSA | TULSA, OK | CPR EDUCATION IN THE TULSA AREA | $250 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS-TULSA AREA CHAPTER | TULSA, OK | CPR EDUCATION IN THE TULSA AREA | $250 |
| LIFE SENIOR SERVICES | TULSA, OK | SUPPORT LIFE VINTAGE NEWSMAGAZINE FOR SENIORS | $250 |
| ZETA PSI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | WALTHAM, MA | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | $250 |
| IRON GATE | TULSA, OK | FEED THE NEEDY IN TULSA | $200 |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS-OKLAHOMA | TULSA, OK | SUPPORT OF OKLAHOMA SPECIAL OLYMPICS GAMES | $100 |
Board Member pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 49%.
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 (Under $1M), 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 FORBES FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE FORBES FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THE FORBES FOUNDATION received $4,347 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Oklahoma, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE FORBES FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Oklahoma, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THE FORBES FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE FORBES FOUNDATION equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE FORBES FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE FORBES FOUNDATION reported $41k in total revenue and $38k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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