Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Dir./exec Director Unclassified | $369k $395k |
Administrator Unclassified | $256k $274k |
Secretary/program Director Unclassified | $152k $163k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MARISLA FOUNDATION equaled 1.0% 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$46.7M
Itemized grants
194
Median grant
$75k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | IRVINE, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9.9M |
| GLOBAL GREENGRANTS FUND | BOULDER, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3.3M |
| OCEANA INC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2.3M |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2.1M |
| HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | HONOLULU, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1.2M |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1.2M |
| INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | NATIONAL CITY, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1.2M |
| CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1M |
| CENTER FOR CLIMATE INTEGRITY | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1M |
| MYRIAD USA | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1M |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1M |
| RESOURCES LEGACY FUND | SACRAMENTO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1M |
| TOXIC-FREE FUTURE | SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $725k |
| COMMONWEAL | BOLINAS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $545k |
| AMAZON CONSERVATION TEAM | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500k |
| EARTHJUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500k |
| MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500k |
| NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN | KALAHEO, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $400k |
| PRO PUBLICA INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $400k |
| CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY & ETHICS | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $350k |
| HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARM | RESTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $350k |
| ORANGE COUNTY COASTKEEPER | COSTA MESA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $350k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES | BOZEMAN, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $325k |
| ENDANGERED HABITATS LEAGUE | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300k |
Up 5%
from 2023
From $352k in 2023 to $369k in 2024.
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.
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 MARISLA FOUNDATION
What are THE MARISLA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MARISLA FOUNDATION reported $52M in total revenue and $37.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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