Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 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 |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $194k $210k |
Director Unclassified | $5k $5k |
Former Director (thru 10/01/2023) Unclassified | $5k $5k |
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.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GUSTON FOUNDATION equaled 14% 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
$34k
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$3k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
| FRIENDS OF THE RIVIERA BEACH SCHOOLS | RIVIERA BEACH, FL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
| MAVERRICK CONCERTS | WOODSTOCK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5k |
| COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $4k |
| ALIMA USA INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3k |
| BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3k |
| JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3k |
| CLARK ART INSTITUTE | WILLIAMSTOWN, MA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2k |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1k |
| AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART | FORT WORTH, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1k |
| MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART FOUNDATION INC | NORTH ADAMS, MA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1k |
| WILLIAMSTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM INC | WILLIAMSTOWN, MA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
Up 7%
from 2023
From $181k in 2023 to $194k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 49%.
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 ($50M - $150M), 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 GUSTON FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE GUSTON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE GUSTON FOUNDATION received $194,454 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE GUSTON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE GUSTON FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GUSTON FOUNDATION equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE GUSTON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE GUSTON FOUNDATION reported $1.9M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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