Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman-president Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $120k $128k |
Vice Chair-vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $120k $128k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION equaled 8% 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
$955k
Itemized grants
54
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $175k |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE PROJECTS | $100k |
| LIBRARY FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $85k |
| NEW YORK LIVE ARTS | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $60k |
| HUMANITAS | SANTA MONICA, CA | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $55k |
| HOUSTON FOOD BANK | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | $53k |
| GOODMAN THEATRE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $45k |
| THE ROTHKO CHAPEL | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND GRAND | $25k |
| FOR FREEDOMS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $25k |
| INTERSECTION FOR THE ARTS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $25k |
| FORWARD TOGETHER WISCONSIN | MILWAUKEE, WI | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $25k |
| THE DOLORES HUERTA FOUNDATION | BAKERSFIELD, CA | FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE PROJECTS | $22k |
| HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL FUND | $21k |
| NEW GEORGIA PROJECT | ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $20k |
| THE HOMETOWN PROJECT | BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $20k |
| FALLEN FRUIT-FULCRUM ARTS | PASADENA, CA | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $20k |
| HEALING PROJECT | RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $15k |
| DARAJA EDUCATION FUND | SAN RAFAEL, CA | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $10k |
| FRACTURED ATLAS | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $10k |
| ARTADIA | BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $10k |
| SANDY HOOK PROMISE | NEWTOWN, CT | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $10k |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $10k |
| LGBTQ VICTORY INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $10k |
| THE LAUNDROMAT PROJECT | BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $5k |
| PEN AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $5k |
Climbed 81%
over 2 years
From $66k in 2022 to $120k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 81% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 17%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 96% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
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 MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION received $120,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MURIEL POLLIA FOUNDATION reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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