Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $167k $180k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,948 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.2M
Itemized grants
134
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES | BUFFALO, NY | REFUGEE PARTNERSHIP CRISIS RESPONSE FUND | $100k |
| CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION CHAUTUAQUA | JAMESTOWN, NY | ICAP IMPLEMENTATION: STAFF EXPANSION | $53k |
| MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PROJECT | BUFFALO, NY | ICAP IMPLEMENTATION: OPERATIONS DIRECTOR AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER | $51k |
| CONNECTING COMMUNITIES IN ACTION | SALAMANCA, NY | SDOH PLAN IMPLEMENTATION | $50k |
| NY FUNDERS ALLIANCE | SYRACUSE, NY | NONPROFIT SUPPORT GROUP ANNUAL OPERATIONS | $42k |
| ROYCROFT CAMPUS CORPORATION | EAST AURORA, NY | ICAP IMPLEMENTATION: E-COMMERCE COORDINATOR | $40k |
| PROVIDENCE FARM COLLECTIVE | ORCHARD PARK, NY | ICAP IMPLEMENTATION: STAFFING AND MARKETING SUPPORT | $31k |
| INFINITY VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS INC | JAMESTOWN, NY | ICAP IMPLEMENTATION: BUILDING STAFF CAPACITY | $30k |
| PROVIDENCE FARM COLLECTIVE | ORCHARD PARK, NY | LAND ACCESS PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLANNING | $30k |
| BUFFALO PREP | BUFFALO, NY | ICAP IMPLEMENTATION: LMSW, TRAINING & SUPPORT | $26k |
| MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES | BUFFALO, NY | ICAP IMPLEMENTATION: DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING, AND ADMIN. ASSOC. | $21k |
| CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF NIAGARA | LOCKPORT, NY | CCE REGIONAL COLLAB GRANT CONSULTANT SUPPORT | $21k |
| SENECA STREET CDC | BUFFALO, NY | ICAP IMPLEMENTATION: YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORT | $21k |
| GERARD PLACE | BUFFALO, NY | ICAP IMPLEMENTATION: 25TH ANNIVERSARY OUTREACH EXPANSION PROJECT | $20k |
| GOOD FOOD BUFFALO COALITION | BUFFALO, NY | GOOD FOOD COMMUNITIES CONVENING | $17k |
| GRASSROOTS GARDENS WNY | BUFFALO, NY | WEBSITE & COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS | $17k |
| UNIVERSAL PRIMARY CARE | OLEAN, NY | PEDIATRIC LEAD TESTING EQUIPMENT | $17k |
| EVERY PERSON INFLUENCES CHILDREN (EPIC) | BUFFALO, NY | ICAP CONSULTING FEES | $15k |
| COLORED MUSICIANS CLUB OF BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | MANAGING DIRECTOR | $12k |
| WEDI | BUFFALO, NY | DONOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN | $11k |
| LOCUST STREET ART | BUFFALO, NY | ELMWOOD AVE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS GIFT | $11k |
| WNY PEACE CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | ELMWOOD AVE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS GIFT | $11k |
| STITCH BUFFALO | BUFFALO, NY | ELMWOOD AVE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS GIFT | $11k |
| SQUEAKY WHEEL FILM & MEDIA CENTER | BUFFALO, NY | ELMWOOD AVE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS GIFT | $11k |
| COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL | BUFFALO, NY | ELMWOOD AVE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS GIFT | $11k |
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 13%
from 2023
From $147k in 2023 to $167k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 13% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 75%.
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 ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION received $166,564 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION reported $479k in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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