THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RECOGNIZED AS A PENNSYLVANIA NON-PROFIT, NON-STOCK CORPORATION THAT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS A TAX-EXEMPT PUBLIC CHARITY, BY REASON OF BEING AN ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO MAKE OUR REGION A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SEVEN KEY AREAS THAT TOGETHER CONSTITUTE A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY INCLUDING SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH ISSUES, HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION IS PRIVILEGED TO FACILITATE THE PHILANTHROPY OF VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND THAT QUALITY OF LIFE REQUIRES "GIVING BACK" SO OTHERS MIGHT REALIZE THE BEAUTY OF OUR AREA, HAVE ACCESS TO THE ARTS, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND ENJOY SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania.
- Base
- $182k
- Bonus
- $18k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $35k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $182k | $18k | — | $35k | $240k $259k |
Chief Operating Officer 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $107k $116k |
Chief Financial Officer Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $14k $15k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 25 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $241k in 2023 to $240k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 5%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 45% from 2023 to 2024.
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 LUZERNE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION received $240,001 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Pennsylvania, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION reported $7.4M in total revenue and $6.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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