Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Maryland.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $246k $262k |
Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $235k $251k |
President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $125k $134k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KAHLERT FOUNDATION INC equaled 0.9% 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
$26.4M
Itemized grants
229
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | KAHLERT VILLAGE / KAHLERT INITIATIVE FOR TECHNOLOGY (KIT), UTAH HOUSE IN WASHINGTON DC PROPOSED "KAHLERT HALL" EVENT VENUE IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE, THE KAHLERT SCHOOL OF COMPUTING, RED BUTTE GARDEN MUSEUMS FOR ALL AND SHARETIX PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP (YEAR 2), AND CRIMSON CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $2.3M |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE FOUNDATION INC | BALTIMORE, MD | THE KAHLERT INSTITUTE FOR ADDICTION MEDICINE | $1.5M |
| CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC | WESTMINSTER, MD | RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGY, SIMULATION CENTER, AND KAHLERT SURGICAL INNOVATION INSTITUTE | $1M |
| INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | PRIMARY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, PEDIATRIC CANCER AND INFUSION CENTER | $1M |
| CAL RIPKEN SR FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | CAL RIPKEN SR FOUNDATION STEM CENTER INITIATIVE IN HOWARD COUNTY AND 2025 RIPKEN GOLF CLASSIC | $756k |
| SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE INC | BALTIMORE, MD | KAHLERT SURGICAL INNOVATION INSTITUTE | $750k |
| GBMC INC | BALTIMORE, MD | SECOND SURGICAL ROBOT FOR GBMC AND THE WILLIAM E KAHLERT CHAIR IN UROLOGY | $700k |
| MCDANIEL COLLEGE | WESTMINSTER, MD | STRENGTHENING THE NURSING WORKFORCE TOGETHER | $625k |
| TOWSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | TOWSON, MD | YEAR 5 OF 5 - TOWSON UTEACH, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) STUDENT SUCCESS FUND & CHP BUILDING, AND 2025 TOWSON ATHLETICS BLACK & GOLD INVITATIONAL | $602k |
| 5 FOR THE FIGHT FOUNDATION | PROVO, UT | 5 FOR THE FIGHT CANCER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP | $600k |
| HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER | COLUMBIA, MD | OBSERVATION SERVICE EXPANSION | $600k |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF UTAH INC | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | OREM JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT CITY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROJECT | $600k |
| SPY HOP PRODUCTIONS | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | SPY HOP YOUTH MEDIA ARTS CENTER | $600k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CARROLL COUNTY | WESTMINSTER, MD | HABITAT NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | $500k |
| MAKE-A-WISH UTAH | MURRAY, UT | NAMING OPPORTUNITY FOR A WISHING PLACE | $500k |
| NORTHWEST HOSPITAL CENTER INC | RANDALLSTOWN, MD | KAHLERT SURGICAL INNOVATION INSTITUTE | $500k |
| PODIUM34 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | PODIUM34 | $500k |
| HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | COLUMBIA, MD | THE PRESIDENT'S GALA, MATHEMATICS AND ATHLETICS BUILDING NAMING, AND CHARITABLE GOLF OUTING | $418k |
| JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE | BALTIMORE, MD | EXPANDING MULTI-LEVEL SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTIVE MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS IN BALTIMORE CITY AND BRIDGING GAPS IN CARE FOR ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT (AYA) ONCOLOGY PATIENTS | $375k |
| CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | WESTMINSTER, MD | STARRY NIGHT GALA, CARROLL'S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES, AND FAMILY FUN FEST | $307k |
| OPERATION HOMEFRONT INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | TRANSITIONAL HOUSING APARTMENTS (UTAH) AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING APARTMENTS (MARYLAND) | $300k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS FOUNDATION | ADELPHI, MD | PILLARS OF STRENGTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $250k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC SHOCK TRAUMA | BALTIMORE, MD | CISIR; PEER RECOVERY COACH PROGRAM (PRC) | $225k |
| MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER | BALTIMORE, MD | MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER'S 48TH ANNUAL SOLSTICE AND MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER 50TH ANNIVERSARY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & ANNUAL FREE ADMISSION | $203k |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | MAXIMIZE CARE & SUPPORT IN MARYLAND AND IMPROVE EARLY DETECTION FOR ALL COMMUNITIES | $200k |
Up 10%
from 2023
From $223k in 2023 to $246k in 2024.
Estimated with Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 10%.
- Executive Vice President pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
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 ($50M - $150M), 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 KAHLERT FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE KAHLERT FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE KAHLERT FOUNDATION INC received $245,625 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Maryland, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE KAHLERT FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Maryland, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE KAHLERT FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KAHLERT FOUNDATION INC equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE KAHLERT FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE KAHLERT FOUNDATION INC reported $22.9M in total revenue and $28.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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