Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $50k $55k |
Trustee Board Member 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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE MONICA LESTER CHARITABLE TRUST equaled 6% 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
$400k
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORTING HIGHER EDUCATION | $120k |
| CITY OF HOPE | DUARTE, CA | FUNDING CANCER RESEARCH | $100k |
| CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORTING MEDICAL RESEARCH | $50k |
| PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | FUNDING CANCER RESEARCH | $50k |
| CHABAD'S TERROR VICTIMS PROJECT | BROOKLYN, NY | PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICE | $20k |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORTING MEDICAL RESEARCH | $15k |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | SUPPORTING HIGHER EDUCATION | $10k |
| THE MAHLER FOUNDATION | SANTA CRUZ, CA | SUPPORTING MUSICAL PRODUCTION | $10k |
| FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH | NEW YORK, NY | PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICE | $10k |
| INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS | CHICAGO, IL | PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICE | $10k |
| FEDERATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF CIS (UKRAINE) | NEW YORK, NY | PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICE | $5k |
Held steady
from 2022
From $50k 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 Member pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 74%.
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 ($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 MONICA LESTER CHARITABLE TRUST
What does the Board Member of THE MONICA LESTER CHARITABLE TRUST earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of THE MONICA LESTER CHARITABLE TRUST received $50,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE MONICA LESTER CHARITABLE TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at THE MONICA LESTER CHARITABLE TRUST falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE MONICA LESTER CHARITABLE TRUST equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE MONICA LESTER CHARITABLE TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE MONICA LESTER CHARITABLE TRUST reported $876k in total revenue and $868k 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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