Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $210k $227k |
Attorney Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $100k $108k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $14k $15k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $13k $14k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $12k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $10k $11k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $10k $11k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $8k $8k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $6k $6k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$9.3M
Itemized grants
218
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT PRACTICE | DEDHAM, MA | CHARITABLE | $700k |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | CHARLESTOWN, MA | CHARITABLE | $626k |
| BROOKLINE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC | BROOKLINE, MA | CHARITABLE | $333k |
| POWER OF PLACE LEARNING COMMUNITITES | BURLINGTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $261k |
| HARMONIA COLLABORATIVE CARE | DERBY, NY | CHARITABLE | $250k |
| CAUSEWAVE COMMUNITY PARTNERS | ROCHESTER, NY | CHARITABLE | $230k |
| NEW YORK FUNDERS ALLIANCE | SYRACUSE, NY | CHARITABLE | $204k |
| MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES OF WNY | BUFFALO, NY | CHARITABLE | $197k |
| COMMUNITY CATALYST | BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $186k |
| CITY OF GLOUCESTER HEALTH DEPARTMENT | GLOUCESTER, MA | CHARITABLE | $150k |
| GAY & LESBIAN YOUTH SERVICES OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC | BUFFALO, NY | CHARITABLE | $147k |
| MASSACHUSETTS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN | BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE | $140k |
| CITY OF NEWBURYPORT | NEWBURYPORT, MA | CHARITABLE | $136k |
| CARE MANAGEMENT COALITION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC | BUFFALO, NY | CHARITABLE | $135k |
| DAEMEN UNIVERSITY | AMHERST, NY | CHARITABLE | $133k |
| NIAGARA UNIVERSITY | NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY | CHARITABLE | $114k |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD | BUFFALO, NY | CHARITABLE | $113k |
| ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BEVERLY, MA | CHARITABLE | $108k |
| THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK | BUFFALO, NY | CHARITABLE | $105k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | CHARITABLE | $103k |
| COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | NANTUCKET, MA | CHARITABLE | $100k |
| HORIZON HEALTH SERVICES | GETZVILLE, NY | CHARITABLE | $100k |
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INNOVATORS INC | SOUTH CHATHAM, MA | CHARITABLE | $96k |
| CCB FOUNDATION | ROCKPORT, MA | CHARITABLE | $93k |
| FRIENDS OF NORTHSHORE EDUCATION CONSORTIUM | BEVERLY, MA | CHARITABLE | $88k |
Up 3%
from 2023
From $204k in 2023 to $210k 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 rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 37%.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
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 PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION received $210,185 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION reported $10.2M in total revenue and $12.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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