To further spread the teachings and ideals of Paramhansa Yogananda and his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda, and the practical application of those teachings and ideals worldwide, in all areas of human endeavor. This shall be accomplished through support of the Ananda Churches.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $33k $35k |
Executive Director & Secretary 10th to 25th percentile | $21k $23k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Janaka Foundation equaled 29% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 52%
from 2023
From $22k in 2023 to $33k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 242%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Janaka Foundation
What does the Board Member of The Janaka Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of The Janaka Foundation received $33,260 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Religion-Related organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at The Janaka Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at The Janaka Foundation falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Janaka Foundation equaled 29% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are The Janaka Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, The Janaka Foundation reported $526k in total revenue and $115k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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