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 New Jersey.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $120k $134k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast 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 2023, the highest total compensation at THE KARMA FOUNDATION equaled 24% 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
$270k
Itemized grants
25
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $65k |
| BILDNER CENTER - RUTGERS UNIVERSITY | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $34k |
| WBEVWXRO CHILDREN'S RADIOTHON | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| CHILDREN'S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| CENTER FOR CREATIVE CHANGE | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15k |
| CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY | NEWTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15k |
| WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO DC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10k |
| MATAN | WHITE PLAINS, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10k |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY | ELIZABETH, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10k |
| CONGREGATION SINAI | JERSEY CITY, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10k |
| FULL OF GRACE FOUNDATION | EL DORADO HILLS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10k |
| ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8k |
| NEXT FOR AUTISM | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| WHEATON ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER | MILLVILLE, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| LINCOLN CENTER THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR JEWISH FILM | WALTHAM, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER | MANAHAWKIN, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
| ARS NOVA THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
| RIDGEFIELD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY | RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
| PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE | MILLBURN, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2k |
| NJ COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS | PRINCETON, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1k |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LIBI | BRIGHTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1k |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | WOODLANDS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| BROADWAY CARESEQUITY FIGHTSAIDS | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $375 |
| ANSHE EMETH MEMORIAL TEMPLE | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), 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 KARMA FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE KARMA FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE KARMA FOUNDATION received $119,990 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New Jersey, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE KARMA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New Jersey, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE KARMA FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE KARMA FOUNDATION equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE KARMA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE KARMA FOUNDATION reported $327k in total revenue and $506k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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