To support and empower community groups working to restore and enhance the San Diego River and to foster stewardship of the important community and regional asset in perpetuity through advocacy, meaningful actions, education, and passion while promoting volunteerism and philanthropy.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $131k $145k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The San Diego River Park Foundation equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The San Diego River Park Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The San Diego River Park Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The San Diego River Park Foundation received $131,083 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The San Diego River Park Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The San Diego River Park Foundation falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The San Diego River Park Foundation equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are The San Diego River Park Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The San Diego River Park Foundation reported $3M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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