Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice-president Board President 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE HELEN G GIFFORD FOUNDATION equaled 1% 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
$183k
Itemized grants
30
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF TIDEWATER | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | VARIOUS PROGRAMS | $38k |
| VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL | NORFOLK, VA | 2024 FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP | $20k |
| VIRGINIA SYMPHONY | NORFOLK, VA | ONE NIGHT ONLY: ADRIENNE WARREN WITH THE VSO | $10k |
| VIRGINIA OPERA ASSOCIATION | NORFOLK, VA | "A LOVING COMMUNITY" | $10k |
| THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM INC | NORFOLK, VA | GENERAL OPERATIONS-ARTS EDUCATION | $10k |
| FORKIDS INC | CHESAPEAKE, VA | ART ELEVATES PROGRAM | $9k |
| NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN INC | NORFOLK, VA | GIFFORD FOREST FIELD STATION | $8k |
| FRIENDS OF CHEVRA THELIM | PORTSMOUTH, VA | VARIOUS PROGRAMS | $8k |
| HOPE HOUSE FOUNDATION | NORFOLK, VA | STOCKLEY GARDENS ART FESTIVAL | $7k |
| VIRGINIA MUSICAL THEATRE INC | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | VMT PRESENTS "ANNIE" | $5k |
| THE HURRAH PLAYERS INC | NORFOLK, VA | REACH FOR THE STARS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $5k |
| SANDLER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | SCF VIRTUAL ACADEMY | $5k |
| RICHMOND BALLET | RICHMOND, VA | CINDERELLA LECTURE DEMOSTRATIONS IN NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | $5k |
| OHEF SHOLOM TEMPLE | NORFOLK, VA | OPERATING SUPPORT-RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ART EDUCATION | $5k |
| GOVERNORS MAGNET SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION | NORFOLK, VA | CINDERELLA-THE OPERA BY ALMA DEUTSCHER | $5k |
| FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA | NORFOLK, VA | HEALTHY MOBILE PANTRY | $5k |
| YOUNG AUDIENCES OF VIRGINIA INC | NORFOLK, VA | ARTS FOR LEARNING VIRGINIA BEACH INITIATIVES | $5k |
| FELDMAN CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY | NORFOLK, VA | OPERATING SUPPORT-SIX CONCERTS | $4k |
| ACADEMY OF MUSIC | NORFOLK, VA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $3k |
| VIRGINIA CHORALE | NORFOLK, VA | YOUNG SINGERS PROJECT | $3k |
| ZEIDERS AMERICAN DREAM THEATER | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | THE Z FRINGE FESTIVAL | $3k |
| BRITEPATHS | FAIRFAX, VA | FOOD 4 THOUGHT AT MARSHALL ROAD ELEMENTARY | $2k |
| PRIMEPLUS SENIOR CENTERS | NORFOLK, VA | PRIME TIME FOR ARTS & HUMANITIES | $2k |
| WHRO HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC | NORFOLK, VA | OPERATING SUPPORT | $2k |
| PLAZA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY & RESCUE SQUAD INC | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | FOR OPERATION SAFE HAVEN | $2k |
Board President pay fell 50% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 138%.
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 HELEN G GIFFORD FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE HELEN G GIFFORD FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE HELEN G GIFFORD FOUNDATION received $3,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE HELEN G GIFFORD FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE HELEN G GIFFORD FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE HELEN G GIFFORD FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE HELEN G GIFFORD FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE HELEN G GIFFORD FOUNDATION reported $292k in total revenue and $263k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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