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 Education organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/ceo Board President Above 90th percentile | $881k $953k |
Senior Vice President/cfo Board President Above 90th percentile | $425k $460k |
Chairman/member/trustee Unclassified | $140k $151k |
Director-general, Israel Unclassified | $72k $78k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE TIKVAH FUND equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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
$7.2M
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$1.4M
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEWISH COMMUNAL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4.3M |
| THE SHALEM FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2.8M |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | GAINESVILLE, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12k |
| LUBAVITCH CHABAD JEWISH CENTER IN GAINESVILLE | GAINESVILLE, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 32%
from 2023
From $665k in 2023 to $881k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 TIKVAH FUND
What does the Board President of THE TIKVAH FUND earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE TIKVAH FUND received $881,060 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Education organizations in New York: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE TIKVAH FUND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE TIKVAH FUND falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE TIKVAH FUND equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE TIKVAH FUND's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE TIKVAH FUND reported $18.8M in total revenue and $25.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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