Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & Director Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $170k $187k |
Director Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Director Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 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 2023, the highest total compensation at THE GRACE HELEN SPEARMAN 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$872k
Itemized grants
90
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| EISENHOWER HEALTH (MEDICAL CENTER) | RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE NEEDS IN THE REGION | $60k |
| CATHEDRAL CITY SENIOR CENTER | CATHEDRAL CITY, CA | TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO SENIORS | $50k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | ATLANTA, GA | TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL | $43k |
| THE LGBT CENTER OF THE DESERT | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO SUPPORT THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY | $40k |
| MIZELL SENIOR CENTER | PALMS SPRINGS, CA | TO ENHANCE THE LIVES AND WELFARE OF ADULTS | $30k |
| AAP-FOOD SAMARITANS | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES | $30k |
| DESERT AIDS PROJECT | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO PROMOTE IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELLNESS | $30k |
| DO THE RIGHT THING GREATER PALM SPRINGS | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES | $30k |
| JOSLYN CENTERCOVE COMMUNITIES SENIOR ASSOCIATION | PALM DESERT, CA | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES | $30k |
| DAP HEALTH | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO ADVOCATE FOR HEALTHCARE FOR ALL, ESPECIALLY THOSE AFFECTED BY HIV AND AIDS | $25k |
| THE DESERT SYMPHONY | PALM DESERT, CA | TO BRING PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS TO THE DESERT CITIES | $25k |
| PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO PROMOTE ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS | $20k |
| SENIOR ADVOCATE OF THE DESERT | CATHEDRAL CITY, CA | TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME SENIORS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY | $18k |
| FRIENDS OF PALM SPRINGS | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY ANIMAL CARE AND ADVOCACY | $17k |
| PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO PROMOTE ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS | $17k |
| NICKERSON-ROSSI DANCE | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO PROVIDE DANCE PROGRAMMING | $15k |
| THE JOSLYN CENTER | PALM DESERT, CA | TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF ALL ADULTS 50+ THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES | $15k |
| CARAVANSERAI PROJECT | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES | $15k |
| THE LIVING DESERT | PALM DESERT, CA | TO CREATE CONSERVATION ADVOCATES FOR NATURE AND WILDLIFE | $15k |
| VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO ENRICH LIVES AND BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR THE CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | $14k |
| HUNTINGTON LIBRARY & ART GALLERY | SAN MARINO, CA | TO PROVIDE EDUCATION CONCERNING MAJOR WORKS OF ART | $13k |
| THE LAUREL FOUNDATION | PASADENA, CA | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE YOUTH | $13k |
| MCCALLUM THEATER | PALM DESERT, CA | TO ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS | $10k |
| MODERNISM WEEK | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO CELEBRATE AND FOSTER APPRECIATION OF MIDCENTURY ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN | $10k |
| UNITED WAY OF THE DESERT | PALM DESERT, CA | TO HELP INDIGENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY | $10k |
Up 4%
from 2022
From $164k in 2022 to $170k in 2023.
Estimated with Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 37%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
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 GRACE HELEN SPEARMAN FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE GRACE HELEN SPEARMAN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE GRACE HELEN SPEARMAN FOUNDATION received $170,309 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE GRACE HELEN SPEARMAN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE GRACE HELEN SPEARMAN FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE GRACE HELEN SPEARMAN FOUNDATION equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE GRACE HELEN SPEARMAN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE GRACE HELEN SPEARMAN FOUNDATION reported $1.5M in total revenue and $1.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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