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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $245k $268k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THORNBURG 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
$5.8M
Itemized grants
141
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREPARED TO TEACH ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS | NEW YORK, NY | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AT NM COLLEGES OF EDUCATION | $175k |
| WESTERN LANDOWNERS ALLIANCE | DENVER, CO | NEW MEXICO LAND STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE, PHASE 9 | $175k |
| COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | THE NEW MEXICO PLEDGE FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT | $150k |
| NDI-NM | SANTA FE, NM | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $150k |
| CAREER GUIDANCE INSTITUTE | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | IMPROVING SCHOOL LEADERSHIP IN NM PHASE I AND III | $145k |
| NEW MEXICO TECH FOUNDATION | SOCORRO, NM | WATER PROGRAMS STIMULUS: LEADING THE WAY ON WATER EDUCATION AND APPLIED SCIENCE FOR NM | $125k |
| SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | SANTA FE, NM | S3 SANTA FE HOUSING INITIATIVE | $125k |
| ELECTION REFORMERS NETWORK | BETHESDA, MD | REDISTRICTING EFFORTS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN NM | $110k |
| COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100k |
| GOLDEN APPLE FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT TEACHER RESIDENCIES ACROSS NM AT BOTH THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVELS | $100k |
| NEW MEXICO IN DEPTH | RIO RANCHO, NM | GOOD GOVERNMENT REPORTING PROJECT | $100k |
| NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS - A1 | SANTA FE, NM | GENERAL OPERATIONS -2ND INSTALLMENT | $100k |
| NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS - A1 | SANTA FE, NM | GENERAL OPERATIONS - 1ST INSTALLMENT | $100k |
| THEODORE ROOSEVELT CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP | WASHINGTON, DC | STRENGTHENING WATERSHED AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY POLICY SOLUTIONS IN NM | $100k |
| UNM FOUNDATION | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT JOURNALISM PARTNERSHIP | $100k |
| WESTERN STATES WATER COUNCIL | MURRAY, UT | OPTIMIZING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PRIORITY WATER INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS IN NM | $100k |
| NEW MEXICO SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS - A1 | SANTA FE, NM | LEADERSHIP SUPPORT GRANT | $94k |
| RIO GRANDE RETURN | SANTA FE, NM | WATERSHED AND RIPARIAN RESTORATION | $85k |
| CONNECTED | BERKELEY, CA | FOUR CORNERS COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS PARTNERSHIP | $80k |
| SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | SANTA FE, NM | PURSUING FEDERAL FUNDING PROGRAM | $80k |
| NEW MEXICO FARMERS' MARKETING ASSOCIATION | SANTA FE, NM | NMFMA GRANT 3/3 PAYMENTS | $79k |
| NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | AUDUBON SOUTHWEST - BUILDING A RESILIENT WATER FUTURE FOR NM | $75k |
| NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS | CARLSBAD, NM | FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR NM AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS | $75k |
| RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CORPORATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | STRENGTHENING REGIONAL COLLABORATION AMONG PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN NORTHERN NM | $75k |
| SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | SANTA FE, NM | NM LOCAL NEWS FUND | $75k |
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 THORNBURG FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THORNBURG FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THORNBURG FOUNDATION received $245,268 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THORNBURG FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THORNBURG FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THORNBURG FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THORNBURG FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THORNBURG FOUNDATION reported $12.9M in total revenue and $7.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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