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 Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $37k $40k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MA equaled 9% 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
$266k
Itemized grants
37
Median grant
$1k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES SCHWAB DONOR ADVISED FUND | OMAHA, NE | DONATION OF APPRECIATED STOCK | $131k |
| BOSTON MEDFLIGHT | BEDFORD, MA | IN HONOR OF HONORARY TRUSTEE GREENWAY | $25k |
| COMMUNITY BOATING INC | BOSTON, MA | FOR ENHANCING SAFETY THROUGH THE INSTALLATION OF HOBIE MAST HEAD FLOATS ON THEIR CAPE COD MERCURY SAILBOATS | $19k |
| FRIENDS OF HINGHAM HARBOR | HINGHAM, MA | FOR A MARITIME FIRE SUPPRESSION EMERGENCY RESPONDERS' TRAINING COURSE | $10k |
Up 11%
from 2023
From $34k in 2023 to $37k in 2024.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 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 rose 11% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 82%.
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 HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MA
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MA earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MA received $37,324 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MA falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MA equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MA's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MA reported $303k in total revenue and $399k 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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