Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
VP Programs & Communications Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $50k $55k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$10M
Itemized grants
57
Median grant
$1k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILKEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL | LOS ANGELES, CA | PRESCHOOL - 12TH GRADE PROGRAMS | $2.5M |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES - SCHOOL OF LAW | LOS ANGELES, CA | HIGHER ED & RESEARCH INST. & PROGS | $2.4M |
| STEPHEN WISE TEMPLE | LOS ANGELES, CA | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | $528k |
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES | LOS ANGELES, CA | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | $500k |
| JERUSALEM CENTER FOR SECURITY & FOREIGN AFFAIRS | CEDARHURST, NY | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | $500k |
| LETTER OF THE LAW - SHURAT HADIN ISRAEL LAW CENTER | WOODMERE, NY | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | $500k |
| THE LAWFARE PROJECT | NEW YORK, NY | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | $500k |
| UCLA HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC | LOS ANGELES, CA | HIGHER ED & RESEARCH INST. & PROGS | $425k |
| ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN | PASADENA, CA | HIGHER ED & RESEARCH INST. & PROGS | $400k |
| JEWISH NEWS SERVICE INC | BEAVERTON, OR | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | $400k |
| MEMRI - THE MIDDLE EAST MEDIA AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | $275k |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF AISH HATORAH-WESTERN REGION | LOS ANGELES, CA | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | $150k |
| RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION & INSTITUTE | SIMI VALLEY, CA | CULTURAL, LIBRARIES & MUSEUMS | $106k |
| PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH | $102k |
| MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSONS RESEARCH | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL RESEARCH | $100k |
| PARKINSONS FOUNDATION | MIAMI, FL | GENERAL RESEARCH | $100k |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL RESEARCH | $100k |
| VAN LEER-JERUSALEM INSTITUTEMILKEN INNOVATION CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | $75k |
| AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | GENERAL RESEARCH | $50k |
| FUENTE LATINA | MIAMI, FL | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | $50k |
| ISRAEL AMERICA ACADEMIC EXCHANGE | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | HIGHER ED & RESEARCH INST. & PROGS | $50k |
| UCLA - GERIATRIC MEDICINE | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL RESEARCH | $50k |
| STANDWITHUS | LOS ANGELES, CA | COMMUNITY CENTERS & PROGRAMS | $25k |
| VARIETY CHILDRENS CHARITIES OF THE DESERT TENT 66 | PALM DESERT, CA | HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS | $20k |
| BEIT T'SHUVAH | LOS ANGELES, CA | HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS | $10k |
Down 11%
from 2022
From $56k in 2022 to $50k in 2023.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Vice President pay fell 11% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 31%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Vice President of THE LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Vice President of THE LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION received $50,069 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Vice President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice President pay at THE LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board Vice President at THE LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE LOWELL MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $20.2M in total revenue and $11.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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