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 Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $299k $326k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SAROFIM FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% 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
$9.7M
Itemized grants
62
Median grant
$75k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | PRINCETON, NJ | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2M |
| Baylor College of Medicine | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2M |
| United Way of Greater Houston | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $375k |
| EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL | BELLAIRE, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $250k |
| Yellowstone Schools | Houston, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $250k |
| YES Prep | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $250k |
| KIPP Texas Inc | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $250k |
| The Beta Foundation dba Beta Academy | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $250k |
| Etoile Academy Inc | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $250k |
| Awty International School | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $200k |
| Emerge Fellowship | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $200k |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $200k |
| Wonderland Educational Estate Association | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $200k |
| Alley Theatre | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $150k |
| The Menil Collection | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $150k |
| Bloom Academy Inc | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $150k |
| A Unlimited Potential | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $150k |
| Houston Classical Inc | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $150k |
| Thrive with Autism | MAGNOLIA, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $150k |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $150k |
| CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $125k |
| THE BEACON FORMERLY HOUSTON COMPASS INC | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| STAR OF HOPE MISSION | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| HOUSTON BALLET | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
| HOUSTON FOOD BANK | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($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 SAROFIM FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SAROFIM FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SAROFIM FOUNDATION received $298,549 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SAROFIM FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SAROFIM FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SAROFIM FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SAROFIM FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE SAROFIM FOUNDATION reported $246.5M in total revenue and $32.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1B+), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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