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 Oregon.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $116k $124k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LAZAR FOUNDATION equaled 8% 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
$913k
Itemized grants
44
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL OREGON LAND WATCH | BEND, OR | LAND USE PROGRAM | $50k |
| WILD SALMON CENTER | PORTLAND, OR | FOREST PROGRAM | $50k |
| PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL | WARRENTON, VA | VIRGINA LAND PRESERVATION | $45k |
| SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | VIRGINIA PROGRAM | $45k |
| BIRD ALLIANCE OF OREGON | PORTLAND, OR | OREGON OCEAN PROGRAM | $40k |
| OREGON NATURAL DESERT ASSOCIATION | BEND, OR | OREGON DESERT CONSERVATION | $40k |
| CASCADIA WILDLANDS | EUGENE, OR | OREGON FOREST DEFENSE | $35k |
| CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS | NEW YORK, NY | U.S. PROGRAM | $35k |
| FRIENDS OF THE OWYHEE | ONTARIO, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35k |
| KLAMATH-SISKIYOU WILDLANDS CENTER | ASHLAND, OR | FOREST WATCH PROGRAM | $35k |
| GO ALLIANCE | PORTLAND, OR | FOREST PROTECTION PROGRAM | $30k |
| OREGON SHORES CONSERVATION COALITION | COOS BAY, OR | OREGON OCEAN PROGRAM | $30k |
| OREGON WILD | PORTLAND, OR | OREGON PRIVATE FOREST PROGRAM | $30k |
| ADVOCATES FOR THE WEST | BOISE, ID | SAGEBRUSH SEA PROGRAM | $25k |
| OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST | SALEM, OR | ENHANCING WORKING LANDS | $25k |
| OREGON DESERT LAND TRUST | BEND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| SEVEN CAPES BIRD ALLIANCE | LINCOLN CITY, OR | COASTAL HABITAT CONSERVATION | $25k |
| SUSTAINABLE NORTHWEST | PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORTING TRIBES | $25k |
| CRAG LAW CENTER | PORTLAND, OR | FOREST PROTECTION PROGRAM | $20k |
| DISCOVER YOUR NORTHWEST | SEATTLE, WA | FRIENDS OF OTTER ROCK | $20k |
| NORTH COAST LAND CONSERVANCY | SEASIDE, OR | OCEAN PROTECTION | $20k |
| SURFRIDER FOUNDATION | SAN CLEMENTE, CA | OREGON OCEAN PROGRAM | $20k |
| WATERWATCH OF OREGON | PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| 1000 FRIENDS OF OREGON | PORTLAND, OR | WILDFIRE PROGRAM | $15k |
| 350PDX | PORTLAND, OR | FOREST CLIMATE PROGRAM | $15k |
Up 29%
from 2023
From $90k in 2023 to $116k in 2024.
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.
Board President pay rose 29% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 64%.
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 ($10M - $25M), 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 LAZAR FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE LAZAR FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE LAZAR FOUNDATION received $116,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Oregon, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE LAZAR FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Oregon, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE LAZAR FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LAZAR FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE LAZAR FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE LAZAR FOUNDATION reported $217k in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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