Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary/treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $6k $6k |
President Board President 10th to 25th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Connecticut | $6k $6k |
Director Unclassified | $6k $6k |
Vice President Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $6k $6k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GRIFFIS FOUNDATION INC equaled 8% 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
$6k
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$1k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN CT BALLET | EAST LYME, CT | EDUCATION AND GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $4k |
| MYSTIC AQUARIUM | MYSTIC, CT | EDUCATION AND GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1k |
| TERRI BRODEUR BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION | NEW LONDON, CT | EDUCATION AND GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $750 |
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 29%.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice President pay held roughly steady 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 ($1M - $10M), 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 GRIFFIS FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Treasurer of THE GRIFFIS FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of THE GRIFFIS FOUNDATION INC received $6,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at THE GRIFFIS FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at THE GRIFFIS FOUNDATION INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GRIFFIS FOUNDATION INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE GRIFFIS FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE GRIFFIS FOUNDATION INC reported $68k in total revenue and $78k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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