THE SOLA FOUNDATION IS BUILT ON A SIMPLE PREMISE: IF YOU CAN SEE IT, YOU CAN BE IT. SOLA WORKS TO END INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CREATING NEW ACCESS TO ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Youth Development organizations in California.
- Base
- $250k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/exec. Dir. Above 90th percentile | $250k | $25k | $2k | $7k | $283k $303k |
Dir. of Tech Ops Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $142k $152k |
Board Member Above 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $141k $151k |
VP Social Impact Board Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Youth Development peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $115k $123k |
Dir. of Tech Eff. Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $115k $123k |
Treasurer/controller Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $49k $53k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SOLA FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
Based on 5,229 youth development 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 SOLA FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SOLA FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SOLA FOUNDATION received $283,285 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Youth Development organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SOLA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Youth Development organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SOLA FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SOLA FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
What are THE SOLA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SOLA FOUNDATION reported $3.5M in total revenue and $4.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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