The Foundation at Hearst Castle's mission is to support the conservation and restoration of Hearst Castle, and to offer youth programs for underserved middle school students - To enhance the appreciation of the art and architecture of this world-class museum and monument, ultimately enriching the visitor experience and inspiring future generation.The Foundation at Hearst Castle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association affiliated with Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument and the San Luis Obispo Coast District of California State Parks. EIN 77-0068533.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $72k $77k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 64%
from 2023
From $198k in 2023 to $72k 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 64% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 35%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Revenue and expenses over time
The Foundation at Hearst Castle reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about The Foundation at Hearst Castle
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Foundation at Hearst Castle earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of The Foundation at Hearst Castle received $71,854 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The Foundation at Hearst Castle compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The Foundation at Hearst Castle falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What are The Foundation at Hearst Castle's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, The Foundation at Hearst Castle reported $471k in total revenue and $474k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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