THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, HEADQUARTERED IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER FROM THE POINT OF DIAGNOSIS THROUGH THEIR ENTIRE CANCER JOURNEY. SINCE INCEPTION 1997, THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN A VOICE FOR CANCER SURVIVORS AND HAS SUPPORTED MORE THAN 13.9 MILLION PEOPLE. THE FOUNDATION IS FOCUSED ON SEARCHING FOR THE MOST OVERLOOKED PROBLEMS IN CANCER CARE AND THEN FINDING AND FUNDING SOLUTIONS THAT CAN HELP PEOPLE RIGHT AWAY. THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS IN THREE WAYS: THROUGH ITS SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAMS, ITS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, AND ITS SOLUTION GRANTS PROGRAM FINDING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO THE EVERYDAY PROBLEMS FACED BY CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $333k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $281
- Benefits
- $9k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pres/ceo/grants Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $333k | — | $3k | $15k | $404k $441k |
Vice President, Marketing Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Texas | $146k | — | $281 | $9k | $155k $169k |
Interim President/chief Strategic Solutions Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Texas | — | — | — | — | $146k $159k |
Director, Accounting Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $142k $155k |
Chief Development Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $133k $146k |
Director, Information Tech Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $122k $133k |
Information Technology Administrator Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $119k $129k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South 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 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION equaled 11% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION
What does the Board Vice President of THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Vice President of THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION received $154,920 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Vice President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice President pay at THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Board Vice President at THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION reported $1.9M in total revenue and $3.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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