Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $35k $39k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $35k $39k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $26k $29k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WINSTON FOUNDATION INC equaled 0.7% 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
$4.7M
Itemized grants
92
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THAT TAX EXEMPT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $500k |
| HAMILTON COLLEGE | CLINTON, NY | FOR THE ARTHUR LEVITT PUBLIC AFFAIRS CENTER | $350k |
| MARTIN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | STUART, FL | FOR THE MARYLIN AND ARTHUR LEVITT ENDOWED CHAIR FUND | $200k |
| NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | MS RESEARCH | $200k |
| WILLIAMS COLLEGE | WILLIAMSTOWN, MA | THE ARTHUR AND MARILYN LEVITT JUNIOR PROFESSORSHIP | $200k |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | UKRAINIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES | $150k |
| ACLU FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $90K CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCACY; $40K DEFENSE OF IMMIGRANTS | $130k |
| LONG ISLAND CARES | HAUPPAUGE, NY | TO MAKE AVAILABLE AND DISTRIBUTE EMERGENCY FOOD | $110k |
| WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE | NEW YORK, NY | $50K THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY AND SUPPORT OF CAREGIVERS; $60K FUND FOR THE FUTURE | $110k |
| AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100k |
| NYU SHANGHAI | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES PER VICE CHANCELLOR | $100k |
| PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY | WASHINGTON, DC | FOR THE CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT VOTING RESTRICTIONS | $100k |
| ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS AT LEADERSHIP'S DISCRETION | $100k |
| NYU COLLEGE & CAREER LAB | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT STUDENTS TRANSITIONING TO POST-SECONDARY PLACEMENTS | $76k |
| NYU ALL EARS | NEW YORK, NY | PROVIDES STEM ENRICHMENT TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | $75k |
| NYU COURANT | NEW YORK, NY | GSTEM MENTORING PROGRAM AT NYU COURANT | $74k |
| ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE | WASHINGTON, DC | TO FURTHER THAT TAX EXEMPT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $70k |
| SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER | MONTGOMERY, AL | SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND JUSTICE | $70k |
| GIFFORDS LAW CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | COMBAT GUN VIOLENCE AND THE PROLIFERATION OF GUNS | $65k |
| BENNINGTON COLLEGE | BENNINGTON, VT | $55K BELITT FUND, $5K BEN BELITT UNDERGRADUATE WRITING PRIZE | $60k |
| WELLLIFE NETWORK | FLUSHING, NY | USED FOR CLINIC SERVING INDIVIDUALS COPING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS | $60k |
| HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST | NEW YORK, NY | $30K INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY; $25K TO FURTHER THAT TAX EXEMPT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $55k |
| NYU STEINHARDT | NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM FOR INCLUSION AND NEURODIVERSITY EDUCATION'S ANNUAL MEMBER SUMMIT | $55k |
| ECLI-VIBES | ISLANDIA, NY | GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE FAMILY VIOLENCE AND RAPE CRISIS CENTER | $50k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THAT TAX EXEMPT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50k |
Held steady
from 2022
From $35k in 2022 to $35k in 2023.
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.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 24%.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Secretary pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
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 WINSTON FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of THE WINSTON FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE WINSTON FOUNDATION INC received $35,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE WINSTON FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE WINSTON FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WINSTON FOUNDATION INC equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE WINSTON FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE WINSTON FOUNDATION INC reported $2.5M in total revenue and $5.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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