Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · 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 |
|---|---|
Chief Operating Officer Median to 75th percentile | $257k $287k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ZEGAR FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 1% 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
$20.5M
Itemized grants
81
Median grant
$100k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| RF CATALYTIC CAPITAL INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $3.5M |
| WINDWARD FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $1.6M |
| STICHTING EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATION | NL | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $1M |
| CARBON MAPPER INC | PASADENA, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $1M |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC | NEW YORK, NY | PLASTIC SOLUTIONS FUND | $1M |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | REGENTS FUND | $779k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $750k |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC | NEW YORK, NY | OCEANS 5 | $750k |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $505k |
| CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $500k |
| CONGREGATION B'NAI B'RITH | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $500k |
| ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND | NEW YORK, NY | FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE IN OIL AND GAS | $500k |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $350k |
| CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $350k |
| CITY HARVEST INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $325k |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | GENOME CENTER - TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY CENTER | $271k |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $250k |
| LAGUNA BLANCA SCHOOL | SANTA BARBARA, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $250k |
| LAS CUMBRES OBSERVATORY | GOLETA, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $250k |
| NEIGHBORHOOD TRUST FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $250k |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC | NEW YORK, NY | EQUATION CAMPAIGN | $250k |
| STICHTING SED FUND | NL | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $250k |
| THE SASB FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $250k |
| THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC | CAMBRIDGE, MA | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $250k |
| EARTHJUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $200k |
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 ZEGAR FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Operating Officer of THE ZEGAR FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of THE ZEGAR FAMILY FOUNDATION received $256,923 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating 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 Operating Officer pay at THE ZEGAR FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at THE ZEGAR FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ZEGAR FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE ZEGAR FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE ZEGAR FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $31M in total revenue and $24.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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