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Filing year 2024

THE JOHN C MITHUN FOUNDATION

Santa Barbara, California·EIN 45-4228213·NTEE T22 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$10.2M
Total assets
$59.5M
Total expenses
$3.7M
Reported officers
3

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.

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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Pay in context

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%.

This organization (2024)
0.4%
Sector median
15%
Middle half of sector
5% to 24%

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

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
LOBERO THEATRESANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$500k
UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATIONSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$250k
VISITING NURSE AND HOSPICE CARE OF SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATIONSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$150k
UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATIONSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$125k
SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$120k
MISSION SCHOLARSSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$115k
FOOD FROM THE HEARTSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$100k
YMCA - SANTA BARBARA FAMILY (CHANNEL ISLANDS YMCA)SANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$100k
CENTER FOR URBAN AG AT FAIRVIEW GARDENSGOLETA, CAGENERAL$80k
MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WESTSANTA BARBARA, MNGENERAL$75k
SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARYSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$70k
DIGNITY MOVESSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$50k
FRIENDS OF THE GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARYGOLETA, CAGENERAL$50k
LAND TRUST FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTYSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$50k
LOTUSLANDSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$50k
SANTA BARBARA CHANNELKEEPERSSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$50k
SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$50k
SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONYSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$50k
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARASANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$50k
TRANSITION HOUSE OF SANTA BARBARASANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$50k
GIRLS INC - CARPINTERIACARPINTERIA, CAGENERAL$45k
OPERA SANTA BARBARASANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$45k
WOMEN'S ECONOMIC VENTURESANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$35k
GRANADA THEATERSANTA BARBARA, CAGENERAL$30k
MID-PACIFICHONOLULU, HIGENERAL$30k
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FAQ

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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