Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Florida.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer Median to 75th percentile | $149k $158k |
Vice President for Music Programs Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $102k $109k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KOVNER FOUNDATION equaled 0.7% 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
$18.7M
Itemized grants
81
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UJA FEDERATION OF NY | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5M |
| SUCCESS CHARTER NETWORK | NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION | $3.5M |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | HUMANITARIAN AID | $1.5M |
| UNIVERSITY OF AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | EDUCATION | $1.2M |
| CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH FUND FUND IV | DENVER, CO | EDUCATION | $500k |
| INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500k |
| INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WAR | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500k |
| SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500k |
| THE METROPOLITAN OPERA | NEW YORK, NY | PERFORMING ARTS | $500k |
| PLAYWRIGHTS REALM | NEW YORK, NY | PERFORMING ARTS | $380k |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH | $300k |
| MILLBROOK COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | MILLBROOK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250k |
| MYRIADUSA (VERBIER) | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250k |
| NEW WORLD SYMPHONY INC | MIAMI BEACH, FL | PERFORMING ARTS | $250k |
| METROPOLITAN OPERA UKRAINIAN ORCHESTRA | NEW YORK, NY | PERFORMING ARTS | $201k |
| NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC | NEW YORK, NY | PERFORMING ARTS | $200k |
| THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION-FINE ARTS | $200k |
| TWO RIVER THEATER | RED BANK, NJ | PERFORMING ARTS | $200k |
| CARNEGIE HALL CORPORATION | NEW YORK, NY | PERFORMING ARTS | $197k |
| SFFA STUDENTS FOR FAIR ADMISSIONS | ARLINGTON, VA | LEGAL ADVOCACY | $150k |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS | NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION | $122k |
| AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS | AUSTIN, TX | HUMANITARIAN AID | $100k |
| HEBREW PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION | $100k |
| MIDDLE EASTERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MEMRI) | WASHINGTON, DC | RESEARCH | $100k |
| PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | LEGAL AID | $100k |
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 KOVNER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE KOVNER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE KOVNER FOUNDATION received $148,780 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Florida, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE KOVNER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Florida, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE KOVNER FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KOVNER FOUNDATION equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE KOVNER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE KOVNER FOUNDATION reported $62.4M in total revenue and $21.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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