Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
COO & General Counsel Median to 75th percentile | $154k $164k |
CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Human Services peers in Utah | $150k $160k |
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $143k $152k |
Vp, Cro, Secretary/treasurer Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $121k $129k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE STIRLING FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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
$2.6M
Itemized grants
26
Median grant
$33k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCESS TAGHRID INSTITUTE | JORDAN, JO | TO FUND THE MEASUREMENT, DIAGNOSIS, ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF ORPHANED CHILDREN IN SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN JORDAN; TO FUND A PROGRAM TO TRAIN WOMEN IN VOCATIONAL SKILLS; TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF SOLAR-POWERED STREET-LIGHTS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY SAFETY. | $658k |
| BARZANI CHARITY FOUNDATION | KURDISTAN REGION, IZ | TO FUND SLARIES FOR TEACHERS IN CAMPS FOR INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN THE KURDISTAN REGION OF IRAQ; TO RENOVATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO FUND EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN MOROCCO. | $458k |
| RWANDA CORRECTIONAL SERVICE | RW | TO BUILD A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY THAT WILL SERVE AS A REINTEGRATION CENTER TO HELP FEMALE INMATES REINTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY. | $348k |
| HIMMETNA CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | JORDAN, JO | TO REBUILD AND RENOVATE A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH-CARE FACILITY SERVING A RURAL POPULATION IN JORDAN. | $282k |
| ELEVATE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | KHARTOUM, SU | TO FACILITIATE HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT WORK IN SUDAN INCLUDING OPERATIONAL COSTS AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-RELIANCE PROJECTS. | $204k |
| MINISTRY OF PEACE ETHIOPIA | ET | TO FUND PEACE BUILDING ACTIVITIES AIMED AT REDUCING TENSION AMONG COMMUNITIES IN ETHIOPIA. | $140k |
| UKRAINE CHILD RESCUE | KIEVO SVYATOSHINS, UP | TO FUND THE MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION. | $75k |
| DANGALMA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION | DAKAR-YOFF, SG | TO FUND THE RENOVATION, EXPANSION AND EQUIPPING OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING A RURAL POPULATION IN SENEGAL. | $70k |
| INTER-RELILGIOUS COUNCIL OF ETHIOPIA | ETHIOPIA, ET | TO FUND INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INTERFAITH TOLERANCE AND PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE AMONG COMMUNITIES IN ETHIOPIA. | $60k |
| DOHA INTERNATIONAL FAMILY INSTITUTE | DOHA, QA | TO SUPPORT A FAMILY CONFERENCE IN QATAR | $50k |
| TEACH FOR UZBEKISTAN | MIRZO-ULUG'BEK DI, UZ | TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRAINING CURRICULUM AND THE TRAINING FOR 30 FELLOWS IN A PROGRAM THAT PLACES RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES AS TEACHERS-FELLOWS IN RURAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN UZBEKISTAN. | $50k |
| FINTECH ASSOCIATION OF UZBEKISTAN | YASHNABAD DISTRIC, UZ | TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY FUNDING THE COSTS OF A TRAINING SEMINAR FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS IN UZBEKISTAN AND THE COSTS OF HOSTING A BUSINESS CASE COMPETITION FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN UZBEKISTAN. | $48k |
| SHAROIT PLUS | YUNUSABAD DISTRIC, UZ | TO FUND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN UZBEKISTAN. | $35k |
| TEAM UNIVERSITY | TASHKENT, UZ | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FEMALE STUDENTS FROM RURAL AREAS IN UZBEKISTAN. | $30k |
| EURASIA PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION | YEREVAN, AM | TO FUND A VARIETY OF SMALL CHARITABLE PROJECTS IN ARMENIA AND GEORGIA. | $27k |
| THE HOPE FOUNDATION | PLEASANT GROVE, UT | TO FUND OPERATIONS FOR COMBATING CHILD EXPLOITATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. | $25k |
| RAVENSTVO | BISHKEK CITY, KG | TO FUND RENOVATIONS AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR A SHELTER SERVING WOMEN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC. | $8k |
| ORGANIZATION FOR AFRICAN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | KAMPALA, UG | TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO DIG A BOREHOLE WELL TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER IN UGANDA. | $7k |
| RHAMDILLIK | SAMARKAND CITY, UZ | TO FUND RENOVATIONS AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR A SHELTER SERVING WOMEN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE IN THE UZBEKISTAN. | $4k |
| NATIONAL CULTURAL CENTER OF BUKHARIAN JEWS | BUKHARA CITY, UZ | TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER IN UZBEKISTAN. | $4k |
| UMBRELLA FOR VULNERABLE | KIGALI, RW | TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RWANDA. | $2k |
| RWANDAN COMMUNITY ABROAD | WEST VALLEY, UT | TO SUPPORT THE MAY 18 COMMEMORATION EVENT | $1k |
| THE EURO SEMINAR FOUNDATION | OREM, UT | TO FUND THE COSTS OF CONFERENCE TO TRAIN YOUTH IN LEADERSHIP IN EUROPE. | $1k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $154k in 2023 to $154k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Operating Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 28%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board President pay rose 122% from 2023 to 2024.
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 STIRLING FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Operating Officer of THE STIRLING FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of THE STIRLING FOUNDATION received $154,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Human Services organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at THE STIRLING FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at THE STIRLING FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE STIRLING FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are THE STIRLING FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE STIRLING FOUNDATION reported $6.6M in total revenue and $6.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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