Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO Above 90th percentile | $407k $450k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 9% 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
$1.2M
Itemized grants
139
Median grant
$3k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT | TACOMA, WA | SCIENCE ON THE SEA | $65k |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF PENINSULA | VAUGHN, WA | LAZARUS FUND | $50k |
| VC INCLUDE A PROJECT OF TIDES CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| CONFLUENCE PHILANTHROPY | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40k |
| YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE - CAMP & OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP | SEATTLE, WA | YMCA EARTH SERVICE CORPS (YESC) | $35k |
| GREAT PENINSULA CONSERVANCY | BREMERTON, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30k |
| PACIFIC EDUCATION INSTITUTE | OLYMPIA, WA | YOUTH ENGAGED IN SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS (YESS) | $30k |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION (MOUNT RAINIER INSTITUTE) | EATONVILLE, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30k |
| COMMUNITY BOAT PROJECT AT PUGET SOUND VOYAGING SOCIETY | NORDLAND, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CENTER | BURIEN, WA | ENVIRONMENTAL HEROES: EDUCATION, RESTORATION, AND LEADERSHIP FOR SOUTH KING COUNTY YOUTH | $25k |
| FRIENDS OF NORTH CREEK FOREST | BOTHELL, WA | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2023 | $25k |
| GIG HARBOR PENINSULA FISH | GIG HARBOR, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | HONOLULU, HI | MAUI STRONG FUND - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| ISLANDWOOD | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING | $25k |
| SUMMER SEARCH | TUKWILA, WA | EXPERIENTIAL SUMMER PROGRAM | $25k |
| WASHINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION | SEATTLE, WA | OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING (OLT) PROGRAM | $25k |
| WAYA OUTDOOR INSTITUTE | TUMWATER, WA | SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS FELLOW AND TEEN INTERNS - TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND STAFF. | $25k |
| WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BELLINGHAM, WA | SEA DISCOVERY CENTER'S FLOATING FIELD TRIPS: NEARSHORE LIFE IN THE SALISH SEA | $25k |
| WILD SOCIETY | KINGSTON, WA | 2023 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION | WOODS HOLE, MA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| WORLD RELIEF SEATTLE | KENT, WA | EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM | $25k |
| YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES | TACOMA, WA | OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | $25k |
| WASHINGTON OUTDOOR SCHOOL CONSORTIUM (FISCAL SPONSOR WASHINGTON SCHOOL PRI | OLYMPIA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $24k |
| VASHON NATURE CENTER | VASHON, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $23k |
| NORTHWEST YOUTH CORPS | EUGENE, OR | SOUND TO SUMMIT EXPANSION, YEAR 2 | $21k |
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 RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION received $406,802 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Washington, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $1.7M in total revenue and $4.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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