Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & Exec Director Board President Above 90th percentile | $336k $366k |
CFO 75th to 90th percentile | $219k $238k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 3% 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
$6.1M
Itemized grants
239
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMMIGRATION INSTITUTE OF THE BAY AREA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $175k |
| LEGAL SERVICES FOR PRISONERS WITH CHILDREN | OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100k |
| LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY | OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100k |
| NEW VENTURE FUND | BERKELEY, CA | TO SUPPORT A PUBLIC/PRIVATE COALITION-BUILDING EFFORT | $100k |
| YOUTH LAW CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100k |
| BECAUSE BLACK IS STILL BEAUTIFUL | OAKLAND, CA | TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS | $90k |
| MUJERES UNIDAS Y ACTIVAS | OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $90k |
| CALIFORNIA COLLABORATIVE FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE | OAKLAND, CA | TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75k |
| COLEMAN CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75k |
| COMMUNITIES UNITED FOR RESTORATIVE YOUTH JUSTICE | OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75k |
| EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | THIS GRANT CONTRIBUTES TO A POOLED FUND TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF OAKLAND AND THE MAYOR'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS | $75k |
| INDEPENDENT ARTS AND MEDIA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT A PROGRAM THAT USES HIP-HOP CULTURE AND ETHNIC STUDIES TO DEVELOP THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING | $75k |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM | OAKLAND, CA | TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD OPPORTUNITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD | $75k |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVE. | $75k |
| RYSE INC | RICHMOND, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75k |
| SAFE & SOUND | RICHMOND, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75k |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S FREEDOM CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75k |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA | SANTA ROSA, CA | TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES IN SONOMA COUNTY | $70k |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR YOUTH LAW | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR BAY AREA YOUTH | $70k |
| ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE-ASIAN LAW CAUCUS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO EXPAND THE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS FIELD | $60k |
| CENTER FOR EMPOWERED POLITICS EDUCATION FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTHY SALON COLLABORATIVE. | $60k |
| IMMIGRANT LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60k |
| PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS | PETALUMA, CA | TO SUPPORT THE MCDOWELL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | $60k |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY | BERKELEY, CA | TO SUPPORT CAL PERFORMANCES GENERAL OPERATIONS | $60k |
| EAST BAY SANCTUARY COVENANT | BERKELEY, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55k |
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
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 ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATION received $335,812 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $9.3M in total revenue and $9.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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