THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND ("THE FUND") BELIEVES POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE CAN BE CREATED BY SMALL, EFFECTIVE, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED BY LARGE FOUNDATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND MAJOR DONORS. OUR MISSION IS TO IDENTIFY, LISTEN TO, SUPPORT AND CONNECT GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS OPERATING "BELOW THE RADAR SCREEN" OF LARGE CHARITABLE GROUPS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Massachusetts.
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $161k | — | — | — | $165k $176k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 6%
from 2023
From $156k in 2023 to $165k in 2024.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 48%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND received $164,798 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations in Massachusetts, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Massachusetts, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND reported $976k in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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