Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 10 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 |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $17k $18k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $17k $18k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $17k $18k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $17k $18k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $17k $18k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $17k $18k |
President Board President 25th percentile to median | $17k $18k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $17k $18k |
Adjunct Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $500 $544 |
Adjunct Trustee Board Member Below 10th percentile | $500 $544 |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% 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
$5.2M
Itemized grants
53
Median grant
$100k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIAL PROJECT FUND DAF | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $468k |
| JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $295k |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC (FUND FOR EDUCATION SUCCESS) | WASHINGTON DC, DC | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $250k |
| FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES | SACRAMENTO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $240k |
| AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION FUND FOR JUSTICE IN EDUCATION | WASHINGTON DC, DC | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $200k |
| NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION | LAS VEGAS, NV | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $200k |
| NEW WAYS TO WORK INC | MONTEBELLO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $200k |
| ON THE MOVEVOICES | NAPA, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $200k |
| PRIDE INDUSTRIES | ROSEVILLE, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $160k |
| FOSTER KINSHIP | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $150k |
| IFOSTER | TRUCKEE, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $150k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS FOUNDATION | LAS VEGAS, NV | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $150k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO | RENO, NV | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $150k |
| FOSTERING MEDIA CONNECTIONS | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $120k |
| YOUTH LAW CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $120k |
| LEGAL AID ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA (LSFN) | BERKELEY, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $110k |
| A HOME WITHIN | OAKLAND, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $100k |
| ASPIRANET | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $100k |
| CA ALLIANCE OF CAREGIVERS | SACRAMENTO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $100k |
| CHILDREN NOW | OAKLAND, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $100k |
| UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO (THROUGH CHILDRENS ADVOCACY INSTITUTE) | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $100k |
| CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER OF CA | MONTEREY PARK, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $100k |
| HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA | LAS VEGAS, NV | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $100k |
| SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (GREATER VALLEY CONSERV | STOCKTON, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $100k |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN CA | CONCORD, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | $100k |
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 S JOHNSON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION received $16,500 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION reported $6.4M in total revenue and $6.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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