Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Pres & Director Unclassified | $45k $48k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$2.1M
Itemized grants
82
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARTH CONSERVATION CORPS | WASHINGTON, DC | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $100k |
| ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL | ASPEN, CO | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $100k |
| THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST | NEW YORK, NY | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $100k |
| FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | FREDERICK, MD | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $85k |
| THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $80k |
| CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | SILVER SPRING, MD | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $78k |
| TAHIRIH JUSTICE CENTER | FALLS CHURCH, VA | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $75k |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | BETHESDA, MD | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $75k |
| CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION | ANNAPOLIS, MD | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $50k |
| CRAIG HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | ENGLEWOOD, CO | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $50k |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA | NEW YORK, NY | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $50k |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY LLS- ILLINOIS | DETROIT, MI | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $50k |
| RAY OF HOPE CANCER FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $50k |
| THE SHEDD AQUARIUM | CHICAGO, IL | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $50k |
| FRANCISCAN OUTREACH | CHICAGO, IL | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $40k |
| FREDERICK RESCUE MISSION | FREDERICK, MD | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $40k |
| POTOMAC CONSERVANCY | SILVER SPRING, MD | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $40k |
| ANACOSTIA RIVERKEEPER INC | WASHINGTON, DC | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $35k |
| THRESHOLDS | CHICAGO, IL | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $35k |
| ARRUPE JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL | DENVER, CO | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $30k |
| HANDICAPPED CHILDREN OF AFGANISTAN | SARASOTA, FL | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $30k |
| WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY | KEENSBURG, CO | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $30k |
| SF-MARIN COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $27k |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON | MOUNT VERNON, VA | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $25k |
| HOOD COLLEGE | FREDERICK, MD | FOR PROGRAM SERVICES | $25k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $45k in 2023 to $45k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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 ($10M - $25M), 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 L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC
What are THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE GEORGE L SHIELDS FOUNDATION INC reported $2M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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