Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 6 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 |
|---|---|
Managing Dir. (secretary) Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $175k $189k |
Managing Dir. (ceo) Median to 75th percentile | $175k $189k |
Managing Dir. (cfo & Treasurer) Median to 75th percentile | $175k $189k |
Director Unclassified | $50k $54k |
Director Unclassified | $50k $54k |
Director Unclassified | $50k $54k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE HORACE W GOLDSMITH FOUNDATION equaled 0.5% 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
$32M
Itemized grants
284
Median grant
$73k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $850k |
| GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVANCY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SPECIAL PURPOSE | $750k |
| TIPPING POINT COMMUNITY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $750k |
| AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500k |
| DEMOCRACY WORKS | BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500k |
| METROPOLITAN OPERA | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500k |
| THE BEGINNINGS FUND | ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500k |
| THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500k |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500k |
| YALE LAW SCHOOL | NEW HAVEN, CT | SPECIAL PURPOSE | $500k |
| YALE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT | NEW HAVEN, CT | SPECIAL PURPOSE | $500k |
| LIVING GOODS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SPECIAL PURPOSE | $400k |
| LIVING GOODS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $400k |
| MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $400k |
| LAST MILE HEALTH | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $350k |
| NOORA HEALTH | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $350k |
| MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE | MIDDLEBURY, VT | SPECIAL PURPOSE | $333k |
| TIDEPOOL PROJECT | PALO ALTO, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $315k |
| BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250k |
| CARNEGIE HALL | NEW YORK, NY | SPECIAL PURPOSE | $250k |
| CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | SPECIAL PURPOSE | $250k |
| COLLEGE TRACK | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250k |
| DEVELOPMENT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL (DMI) | LONDON, UK | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250k |
| INNOVATIONS FOR POVERTY ACTION (IMPACT MATTERS) | NEW HAVEN, CT | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250k |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $175k in 2023 to $175k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 212%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Secretary 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 ($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 HORACE W GOLDSMITH FOUNDATION
What does the Board Secretary of THE HORACE W GOLDSMITH FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of THE HORACE W GOLDSMITH FOUNDATION received $175,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Secretary 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 Secretary pay at THE HORACE W GOLDSMITH FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at THE HORACE W GOLDSMITH FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE HORACE W GOLDSMITH FOUNDATION equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE HORACE W GOLDSMITH FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE HORACE W GOLDSMITH FOUNDATION reported $77M in total revenue and $36.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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