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 New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee, Executive Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | $420k $454k |
Trustee, Vice Chairperson, VP Programs Board Chair 75th to 90th percentile | $100k $108k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GERSTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION 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
$12.5M
Itemized grants
38
Median grant
$221k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $1.8M |
| WINDWARD FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH | $1.8M |
| TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK INCORPORATED | FORT PIERCE, FL | FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM | $1M |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | $1M |
| ACTIVATE GLOBAL INC | BERKELEY, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH | $609k |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH | $493k |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | CAMBRIDGE, MA | ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH | $480k |
| COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC | NEW YORK, NY | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $465k |
| FAMILYAID BOSTON INC | BOSTON, MA | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $438k |
| DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $414k |
| SAFE HORIZON INC | NEW YORK, NY | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $395k |
| PART OF THE SOLUTION INC | BRONX, NY | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $365k |
| METROPOLITAN NEW YORK COORDINATING COUNCIL ON JEWISH POVERTY | NEW YORK, NY | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $355k |
| ADOPT-A-FAMILY OF THE PALM BEACHES INC | LAKE WORTH, FL | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $337k |
| LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY | WHITE PLAINS, NY | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $328k |
| GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES | NEW YORK, NY | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $310k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED | NEW YORK, NY | ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH | $290k |
| SANCTUARY FOR FAMILIES INC | NEW YORK, NY | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $250k |
| HOMESTART INC | BOSTON, MA | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $221k |
| AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE INC | DELRAY BEACH, FL | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $220k |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH | $200k |
| UNITED AGAINST POVERTY INC | VERO BEACH, FL | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $150k |
| MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK | BROOKLYN, NY | EMERGENCY GRANTS PROGRAM | $140k |
| WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION | WOODS HOLE, MA | ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH | $120k |
| MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATED | BOSTON, MA | BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | $100k |
Up 5%
from 2023
From $400k in 2023 to $420k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 37%.
- Board Chair pay rose 18% from 2023 to 2024.
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 ($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 GERSTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE GERSTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THE GERSTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION received $420,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE GERSTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THE GERSTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GERSTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE GERSTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE GERSTNER FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $16.7M in total revenue and $17.2M 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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