Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 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/director Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $254k $282k |
Secretary/director Unclassified | $33k $37k |
Treasurer/director Unclassified | $28k $31k |
Director Unclassified | $5k $6k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA 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 WALTER J & BETTY C ZABLE 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$4.9M
Itemized grants
102
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO OASIS | LA MESA, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $1M |
| TERI INC | OCEANSIDE, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $500k |
| PROMISES 2 KIDS | SAN DIEGO, CA | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN | $150k |
| SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $144k |
| FREE TO THRIVE | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $125k |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF SD | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $125k |
| CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $100k |
| OUTDOOR OUTREACH | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $100k |
| RISE UP INDUSTRIES | SANTEE, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $100k |
| SUPPORT THE ENLISTED PROJECT (STEP) | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $100k |
| VOICES FOR CHILDREN | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED & NEGLECTED FOSTER CHILDREN | $100k |
| BONNER GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | SANDPOINT, ID | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $97k |
| ARMED SERVICES YMCA AT CAMP PENDLETON | CAMP PENDLETON, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $75k |
| MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE HOMELESS & AT-RISK YOUTH | $75k |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SD COUNTY INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $50k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OCEANSIDE | OCEANSIDE, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $50k |
| GENERATEHOPE INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $50k |
| JUST IN TIME FOR FOSTER YOUTH | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $50k |
| NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION AND COLLEGE HALL OF FAME INC | IRVING, TX | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $50k |
| PRO KIDS GOLF ACADEMY INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $50k |
| RAMONA AGRICULTURAL BOOSTERS | RAMONA, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $50k |
| SAN DIEGO PARKS FOUNDATION | LA JOLLA, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $50k |
| SAY SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER | $50k |
| YMCA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $50k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NORTH COUNTY | FALLBROOK, CA | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $30k |
Down 7%
from 2022
From $273k in 2022 to $254k in 2023.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay fell 7% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 6%.
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 WALTER J & BETTY C ZABLE FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of WALTER J & BETTY C ZABLE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of WALTER J & BETTY C ZABLE FOUNDATION received $253,780 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at WALTER J & BETTY C ZABLE 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 WALTER J & BETTY C ZABLE FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WALTER J & BETTY C ZABLE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WALTER J & BETTY C ZABLE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WALTER J & BETTY C ZABLE FOUNDATION reported $5M in total revenue and $5.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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