Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director of Operations 25th percentile to median | $135k $147k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE JEM PROJECT equaled 3% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$4.1M
Itemized grants
81
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Center for Reproductive Rights inc | NEW YORK, NY | to support the 2023 New York Gala, 2024 Los Angeles Benefit and 2024 San Francisco Benefit, and to fight for abortion rights in the United States and securing victories to expand access to reproductive health care around the world. | $500k |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | Fort Collins, CO | to rehabilitate and release raptors, educate about human/ wildlife conflicts and conduct research that helps more raptors survive in the wild. | $321k |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | to support the community pet pantry, veterinary medicine and behavior & training programs. | $260k |
| Isabella Santos Foundation | Charlotte, NC | to help children BEAT Cancer, GROW Hair and LIVE Their Dreams | $200k |
| Nutured by Nature | VALLEY CENTER, CA | grant towards make-a-wish visits and charitable otter swim support. | $150k |
| Lions Tigers and Bears | Alpine, CA | in support of the solar energy projects, solar installation, and grant toward general operations at the sanctuary. | $134k |
| Eat Learn Play | Oakland, CA | to support children's well-being through access to nutritious meals, quality reading resources and opportunities to play and be active. | $125k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS | Austin, TX | to provide access to essential healthcare for Texans. | $125k |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | To support the Community Mentoring and the Fund-a-Match at the 61st Annual Gourmet Dinner to help vulnerable children avoid risky behaviors and achieve their full potential and educational success. | $105k |
| Children's Miracle Network | Salt Lake City, UT | unrestricted | $86k |
| Abortion Care Network | Washington, DC | to support the Keep Our Clinics campaign. | $83k |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | beaverton, OR | unrestricted | $83k |
| Home Start Inc | san diego, CA | To support the hallo-wine fall festival and the $50K giving tuesday matching gift challenge campaign. | $76k |
| La Maestra Family Clinic INC | San Diego, CA | Grant for Dr. Stephanie Cone, and to support the pack n' plays program. campaign | $67k |
| Camp Canaan | Rock Hill, SC | Dining Hall project & Staff Recruiting/Retention | $60k |
| Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project Inc | Kailua, HI | unrestricted | $60k |
| ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE CARE - SOUTHEAST | ATLANTA, GA | UNRESTRICTED | $58k |
| San Diego Center for Children | San Diego, CA | to enhance access to mental health care for youth and families in need, increase capacity to serve more youth in outpatient and intensive clinical services and soon launch a partial hospitalization program, and to advocate on behalf of youth covered by medical to gain access to intensive clinical services. | $52k |
| A Kid Again INC | COLUMBUS, OH | To support the Adventures events. | $50k |
| Carolina Caring Foundation | NEWTON, NC | To help the unfunded care of palliative medicine for patients. | $50k |
| Catherine's House | BELMONT, NC | To provide the needed housing, skills and resources to assist women and children who are homeless back to independent living. | $50k |
| Coastal Roots Farm | ENCINITAS, CA | To support the Environmental STEM and Nutrition Education Programs. | $50k |
| Compassion for the Family | BRANFORD, FL | UNRESTRICTED | $50k |
| Conservation Fisheries Inc | KNOXVILLE, TN | Improving the Interior and exterior of CFI hatchery facility and expanding outreach activities. | $50k |
| Dress For Success Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | To support the Title Sponsorship of the 2023 Your Hour Her Power campaign. | $50k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE JEM PROJECT
What does the Chief Operating Officer of THE JEM PROJECT earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of THE JEM PROJECT received $134,933 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at THE JEM PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at THE JEM PROJECT falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE JEM PROJECT equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE JEM PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE JEM PROJECT reported $1.8M in total revenue and $5.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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