Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 11 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 |
|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $469k $501k |
Vp, Finance & Administration Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $371k $396k |
Director, Grants Administration Unclassified | $224k $240k |
Director, Finance 75th to 90th percentile | $213k $228k |
Grants Manager Unclassified | $142k $152k |
Director, Vice Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $35k $37k |
Director Unclassified | $35k $37k |
Director, Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $35k $37k |
Director Unclassified | $35k $37k |
Director Unclassified | $35k $37k |
Director Unclassified | $29k $30k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE RALPH M PARSONS FOUNDATION equaled 1% 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
$18.2M
Itemized grants
403
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLBURN SCHOOL | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER THREE YEARS FOR SUPPORT OF THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT | $500k |
| THE PEOPLE CONCERN | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOMELESS SERVICES | $300k |
| SEED SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT TO CONSTRUCT THE SEED SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY | $250k |
| PASADENA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC | PASADENA, CA | OVER TWO YEARS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW MUSIC LEARNING CENTER AND OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER | $250k |
| PEOPLE ASSISTING THE HOMELESS | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | $200k |
| PROJECT ANGEL FOOD | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT | $200k |
| PROJECT ANGEL FOOD | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT | $200k |
| PEOPLE ASSISTING THE HOMELESS | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | $200k |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURING AND EXECUTIVE TRANSITION | $200k |
| LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | $200k |
| PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | BURBANK, CA | FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT OF STUDIO RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | $200k |
| UNION RESCUE MISSION | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS | $150k |
| PARA LOS NINOS | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS AND FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS | $150k |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | $150k |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE LOS ANGELES HARBOR | SAN PEDRO, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | $150k |
| CHILDRENS INSTITUTE INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | $150k |
| THE WENDE MUSEUM OF THE COLD WAR INC | CULVER CITY, CA | FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT OF THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY CENTER | $150k |
| THE CLINIC INC (DBA THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS) | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND THE LENNOX HEALTH CENTER | $150k |
| HEART OF LOS ANGELES YOUTH INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF EXPANDING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | $150k |
| MOUNT SAINT MARYS UNIVERSITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT TO CONSTRUCT THE CHALON WELLNESS PAVILION | $150k |
| BLIND CHILDRENS CENTER INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | $150k |
| HEART OF LOS ANGELES YOUTH INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF EXPANDING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | $150k |
| A PLACE CALLED HOME | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | $150k |
| LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF MUSIC AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $125k |
| MUSE-IQUE | PASADENA, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF MUSICAL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS | $125k |
Down 56%
from 2023
From $1.1M in 2023 to $469k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 56% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 29%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Chair pay fell 9% 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 ($150M - $1B), 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 RALPH M PARSONS FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE RALPH M PARSONS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE RALPH M PARSONS FOUNDATION received $468,709 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE RALPH M PARSONS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE RALPH M PARSONS FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE RALPH M PARSONS FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE RALPH M PARSONS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE RALPH M PARSONS FOUNDATION reported $17.7M in total revenue and $34M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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