Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Connecticut.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 25th percentile to median | $11k $12k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE RUTH KRAUSS FOUNDATION INC equaled 5% 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
$161k
Itemized grants
46
Median grant
$3k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| STOCKBRIDGE LIBRARY | STOCKBRIDGE, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12k |
| SCHOKE JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE | STAMFORD, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10k |
| CONNECTICUT FOOD BANK | WALLINGFORD, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9k |
| MARRAKECH INC | WOODBRIDGE, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9k |
| THE CENTER FOR FAMILY JUSTICE | BRIDGEPORT, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6k |
| BERKSHIRE BOUNTY | GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| MASS AUDUBON | NORFOLK, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| PROJECT MORRY | ELMSFORD, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND | MIDDLEBURY, VT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| WOODRUFF FAMILY YMCA | MILFORD, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| BERKSHIRE BOTANICAL GARDEN | STOCKBRIDGE, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| BERKSHIRE FAMILY YMCA | PITTSFIELD, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| BERKSHIRE GROWN | GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| BERKSHIRE MUSIC SCHOOL INC | PITTSFIELD, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| CATA | WESTPORT, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| CONNECTICUT LEGAL SERVICES | MIDDLETOWN, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS | WELLESLY, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| LITERACY NETWORK OF SOUTH BERKSHIRE | LEE, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| PEOPLE'S PANTRY | GREAT BARRINGTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| ROOTS RISING | PITTSFIELD, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| STAR INC | NORWALK, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| WESTERN CT YMCA - DANBURY | DANBURY, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| BRIDGEPORT YMCA | BRIDGEPORT, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| 18 DEGREES | PITTSFIELD, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER | NORWALK, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
Board President pay rose 24% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 36%.
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 ($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 RUTH KRAUSS FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of THE RUTH KRAUSS FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE RUTH KRAUSS FOUNDATION INC received $11,400 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Connecticut, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE RUTH KRAUSS FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Connecticut, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE RUTH KRAUSS FOUNDATION INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE RUTH KRAUSS FOUNDATION INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE RUTH KRAUSS FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE RUTH KRAUSS FOUNDATION INC reported $185k in total revenue and $215k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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