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 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $50k $54k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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
$202k
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$13k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL STUDIO & CURATORIAL PROGRAM | BROOKLYN, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $41k |
| CAMARGO FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | FURTHERANCE OF EXEMPT PURPOSE | $35k |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan | ANN ARBOR, MI | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $25k |
| The Land with No Name Sanctuary | Tucson, AZ | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $20k |
| Independent Curators International | NEW YORK, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $20k |
| ARTTABLE | NEW YORK, NY | FURTHERANCE OF EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15k |
| LOWER EAST SIDE PRINTSHOP | NEW YORK, NY | FURTHERANCE OF EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10k |
| River Valley Arts Collective | KATONAH, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $10k |
| AAMC Foundation | NEW YORK, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $10k |
| The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts | NEW YORK, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $8k |
| IAIA Mueseum of Contemporary Native Arts | STANTA FE, NM | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $5k |
| The Aspen Institute | NEW YORK, NY | Furtherance of Exempt Purpose | $3k |
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 LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC received $50,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE LEON SMITH POLK FOUNDATION INC reported $1.2M in total revenue and $687k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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