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 |
|---|---|
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 ROBERT I & LIEN Q CHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$200k
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$40k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARTHJUSTICE ACTION | WASHINGTON, DC | PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE | $60k |
| Asian American Education Project | LOS ANGELES, CA | ASIAN AMERICAN ADVOCACY | $40k |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | KALAHEO, HI | FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR CLEAN AIR AND WATER | $40k |
| Environmental Working Group | WASHIGTON, DC | PROMOTION OF HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT | $40k |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | Oakland, CA | PROMOTION CULTURE OF YOUTH SPORTS | $20k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), 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 ROBERT I & LIEN Q CHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE ROBERT I & LIEN Q CHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THE ROBERT I & LIEN Q CHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION received $15,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE ROBERT I & LIEN Q CHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THE ROBERT I & LIEN Q CHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ROBERT I & LIEN Q CHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE ROBERT I & LIEN Q CHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE ROBERT I & LIEN Q CHEN FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $6k in total revenue and $240k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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