Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $385k $408k |
Cofo Unclassified | $322k $341k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION equaled 4% 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$6.5M
Itemized grants
106
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORWARD ARKANSAS - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $600k |
| ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (ARCF) - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS 2024-25 WORK PLAN AND STRATEGIES | $500k |
| COMMUNITIES UNLIMITED - FAYETTEVILLE AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | FLEXIBLE FUNDING FOR BROADBAND EXPANSION IN RURAL ARKANSAS | $200k |
| INNOVATIVE POVERTY SOLUTIONS - FAYETTEVILLE AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO BUILD LONG-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE AND PEOPLE-CENTERED CAPACITY FOR LOCAL AND STATEWIDE POLICY CHANGE IN ARKANSAS. | $200k |
| POSSIBILITY LABS - SAN FRANCISCO CA | LITTLE ROCK, AR | ENTERPRISE CAPITAL LITE RWJF PASSTHROUGH | $150k |
| NEO PHILANTHROPY INC - NEW YORK NEW YORK | LITTLE ROCK, AR | ENTERPRISE CAPITAL LITE RWJF PASSTHROUGH | $150k |
| DELTA CIRCLES INC - HELENA-WEST HELENA AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | ENTERPRISE CAPITAL LITE RWJF PASSTHROUGH | $150k |
| ARKANSAS PUBLIC POLICY PANEL - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GOS TO SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC POLICY PANEL | $150k |
| WINROCK SOLUTIONS LLC - NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS XCELLERATOR PROGRAM | $150k |
| THE LIBERTY INITIATIVE - ROGERS AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO BUILD LONG-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE AND PEOPLE-CENTERED CAPACITY FOR LOCAL AND STATEWIDE POLICY CHANGE IN ARKANSAS. | $150k |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC- LUBBOCK TX | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO SUPPORT THE REDESIGH OF TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS IN ARKANSAS | $150k |
| ARKANSAS VALUES INSTITUTE - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125k |
| JUST COMMUNITIES OF ARKANSAS - NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125k |
| FAITH MATTERS NETWORK - NASHVILLE TN | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF TRAINED FAITH LEADERS AND CONTINUE GROWING THE FAITH NETWORK ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY AND MORAL LEADERSHIP TO ADVANCE THE NARRATIVE OF ECONOMIC EQUITY IN ARKANSAS. | $125k |
| ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY AND RURAL EDUCATION DBA RURAL COMMUNITY ALLIANCE - | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO INCREASE THE RURAL COMMUNITY ALLIANCE'S CAPACITY TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION IN PURSUIT OF EQUITY IN ARKANSAS. | $125k |
| ARKANSAS PUBLIC POLICY PANEL - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS MOVEMENT COLLECTIVE'S MISSION FOR ARKANSAS BLACK/BROWN POWER COALITION (BBPC) | $125k |
| PHOENIX YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - CROSSETT AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | BUILD LONG-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT PLACE-BASED AND PEOPLE-CENTERED CAPACITY FOR LOCAL AND STATEWIDE POLICY CHANGE | $100k |
| THE VILLAGE PLACE - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | BUILD LONG-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT PLACE-BASED AND PEOPLE-CENTERED CAPACITY FOR LOCAL AND STATEWIDE POLICY CHANGE | $100k |
| DELTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LAW CENTER - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | ENTERPRISE CAPITAL LITE RWJF PASSTHROUGH | $100k |
| ADVANCING BLACK ENTREPRENEURSHIP INC DBA REMIX IDEAS - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR REMIX IDEAS THROUGH ABE | $100k |
| THE CONTINGENT - PORTLAND OR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND PARTNER WITH THE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT ARKANSAS FAMILIES NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM | $100k |
| ARKANSAS BLACK MAYORS ASSOCIATION - ALTHEIMER AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS BLACK MAYORS ASSOCIATION (ABMA) TO REIMAGINE ITS ROLE & STRATEGIC DIRECTION | $100k |
| OXFORD AMERICAN LITERARY PROJECT - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TO SUPPORT THE JOURNALISM ECONSYSTEM TO AMPLIFY NARRATIVE CHANGE FOR EQUITY AND BETTER REPRESENT ALICE STORIES IN ARKANSAS MEDIA. | $100k |
| THE URBAN LEAGUE OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | BUILD LONG-TERM INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT PLACE-BASED AND PEOPLE-CENTERED CAPACITY FOR LOCAL AND STATEWIDE POLICY CHANGE | $75k |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE - LITTLE ROCK AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $381k in 2023 to $385k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 1% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 54%.
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 ($150M - $1B), 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 WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION received $384,943 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION reported $2M in total revenue and $10.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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