Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $358k $396k |
Vice Chair, Trustee Board Vice Chair 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $6k $7k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $6k $7k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $6k $7k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The George Gund Foundation equaled 0.9% 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
$29.6M
Itemized grants
327
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc | Columbia, MD | Retinal degenerative disease research. | $2M |
| Cleveland Neighborhood Progress | Cleveland, OH | Operating support. | $1.2M |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | Cleveland, OH | Postsecondary success coaches for Say Yes scholars. | $1M |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc | Cleveland, OH | Operating support. | $500k |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | Cleveland, OH | Say Yes Scholars Program at Cuyahoga Community College. | $500k |
| Fund for Our Economic Future | Cleveland, OH | Operating support. | $500k |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund | Columbus, OH | Operating support. | $500k |
| Tides Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Healthy Democracy Fund. | $450k |
| Ohio Environmental Council | Columbus, OH | Operating support. | $440k |
| Cleveland Metropolitan School | Cleveland, OH | Cleveland Metropolitan School District Public Service Fellowship. | $363k |
| Cleveland Print Room Inc | Cleveland, OH | Project Lexington. | $350k |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | Cleveland, OH | College access advising services, scholarships, and retention services for Cleveland Metropolitan School District students. | $350k |
| Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga county | Independence, OH | PRE4CLE operating support. | $350k |
| Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Operating support. | $350k |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Inc | Cleveland, OH | Capital expansion and capacity building project. | $300k |
| Ohio Voice | Columbus, OH | Operating support. | $297k |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | First Year Cleveland. | $250k |
| CHN Housing Partners | Cleveland, OH | Operating support. | $250k |
| City Club of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Guardians of Free Speech capacity grant. | $250k |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Inc | Cleveland, OH | Say Yes Scholars program at Cuyahoga Community College. | $250k |
| Downtown Cleveland Alliance | Cleveland, OH | Operating support. | $250k |
| Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center | Warren, OH | Brite Energy Innovators. | $250k |
| Union Miles Development Corp | Cleveland, OH | Southeast expansion. | $250k |
| Cleveland State University Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Postsecondary success coaches for Say Yes scholars. | $249k |
| Ohio Organizing Collaborative The | Youngstown, OH | Operating support. | $240k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 George Gund Foundation
What does the Board President of The George Gund Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Board President of The George Gund Foundation received $358,190 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at The George Gund Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Board President at The George Gund Foundation falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The George Gund Foundation equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are The George Gund Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The George Gund Foundation reported $51.5M in total revenue and $39.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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