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 California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Board Secretary 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% 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
$2.9M
Itemized grants
65
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOBERO THEATRE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $500k |
| UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $250k |
| VISITING NURSE AND HOSPICE CARE OF SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $150k |
| UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $125k |
| SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $120k |
| MISSION SCHOLARS | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $115k |
| FOOD FROM THE HEART | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $100k |
| YMCA - SANTA BARBARA FAMILY (CHANNEL ISLANDS YMCA) | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $100k |
| CENTER FOR URBAN AG AT FAIRVIEW GARDENS | GOLETA, CA | GENERAL | $80k |
| MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST | SANTA BARBARA, MN | GENERAL | $75k |
| SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $70k |
| DIGNITY MOVES | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $50k |
| FRIENDS OF THE GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY | GOLETA, CA | GENERAL | $50k |
| LAND TRUST FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $50k |
| LOTUSLAND | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $50k |
| SANTA BARBARA CHANNELKEEPERS | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $50k |
| SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $50k |
| SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $50k |
| SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $50k |
| TRANSITION HOUSE OF SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $50k |
| GIRLS INC - CARPINTERIA | CARPINTERIA, CA | GENERAL | $45k |
| OPERA SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $45k |
| WOMEN'S ECONOMIC VENTURE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $35k |
| GRANADA THEATER | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL | $30k |
| MID-PACIFIC | HONOLULU, HI | GENERAL | $30k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION
What does the Board Secretary of THE JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of THE JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION received $15,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Secretary roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at THE JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at THE JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION reported $10.2M in total revenue and $3.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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