Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman/president Board President Median to 75th percentile | $114k $121k |
Senior Vice President/operations Offic Board President Median to 75th percentile | $107k $114k |
Executive Vice President / Executive D Executive Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $104k $110k |
Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $65k $69k |
Vice President/treasurer/cfo Board President Median to 75th percentile | $63k $67k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 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 KARAKIN FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% 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
$16.4M
Itemized grants
121
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE | ABILENE, TX | TO SUPPORT ABILENE HERITAGE SQUARE PROJECT | $3M |
| ABILENE YOUTH SPORTS AUTHORITY | ABILENE, TX | SOCCER FIELDS | $1M |
| GROVER NELSON PARK ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION | ABILENE, TX | CAPITAL EXPANSION | $1M |
| WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER FOUNDATION | ABILENE, TX | CAPITAL PROJECT | $833k |
| HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | ABILENE, TX | A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE | $800k |
| EVERFREE | SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA | FREEDOM LIFEMAP | $500k |
| HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY | ABILENE, TX | SCHOOL OF NURSING | $500k |
| HEALTHY KIDS BRIGHTER FUTURE INC | BRUNSWICK, ME | HEALTHY LEARNERS | $500k |
| CHENLA CHILDREN'S HEALTH INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | OPERATIONS - KRATIE, MONDULKIRI AND STUNG TRENG CAMBODIA | $410k |
| NEUROKIDS | FAIRFAX, VA | BRIDGE PROGRAMS IN VIETNAM | $373k |
| APOPO US INC | WASHINGTON, DC | MINE DETECTION, SEARCH/RESCUE RATS & WILDLIFE DETECTION RATS | $350k |
| ADMIRAL NIMITZ FOUNDATION | FREDERICKSBURG, TX | GALLERY EXPANSION | $300k |
| TERREWODE WOMEN'S FUND | EUGENE, OR | OPERATIONS | $300k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE | ABILENE, TX | BUILDING PROJECT | $250k |
| MATERNAL HEALTH HOPE FUND | SAN JOSE, CA | MERCY WOMEN'S CATHOLIC HOSPITAL | $250k |
| NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER | PORT TOWNSEND, WA | THE BLUE SCHOOL INITIATIVE | $250k |
| OPERATION FINALLY HOME | DALLAS, TX | HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS | $250k |
| WATER TO THRIVE | AUSTIN, TX | RURAL WATER ACCESS IN TIGRAY ETHIOPIA | $208k |
| EMERGENCY USA LIFE SUPPORT FOR CIVILIAN VICTIMS OF WAR AND POVERTY | NEW YORK, NY | SURGICAL NEEDS IN GODERICH, SIERRA LEONE | $200k |
| FOSTER LOVE - TOGETHER WE RISE | BREA, CA | RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM | $200k |
| OPERATION HEALING FORCES | TAMPA, FL | IMMEDIATE NEEDS PROGRAM | $200k |
| SUDAN RELIEF FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | DOCTORS TO THE WORLD | $200k |
| TEAM RUBICON | EL SEGUNDO, CA | DISASTER OPERATIONS IN TEXAS | $200k |
| ABILENE PRESERVATION LEAGUE | ABILENE, TX | ELKS ARTS CENTER | $175k |
| SEMPER FI FUND | OCEANSIDE, CA | SERVICE MEMBER & FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM | $175k |
Up 30%
from 2023
From $87k in 2023 to $114k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 30% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 50%.
- Executive Vice President pay rose 19% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice President pay rose 37% 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 ($150M - $1B), 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 KARAKIN FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION received $113,750 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE KARAKIN FOUNDATION reported $28.8M in total revenue and $20.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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