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How much do Ford Foundation executives make?

In FY2024, Ford Foundation reported 24 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $11,382,013, with the highest-paid officer earning $4,773,934.

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Officer and Employee Compensation

Name Title Compensation
Eric W Doppstadt VP & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER $4,773,934
Darren Walker PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE $1,922,859
Nishka Chandrasoma VP, SEC. & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER $693,307
Depelsha McGruder VP, COO & TREASURER $683,920
Hillary Pennington EXECUTIVE VP OF PROGRAMS $643,225
Martin Abregu VP, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS $549,401
Michele Moore VP & CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER $508,141
Diane Headly VP & CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER $486,903
Sarita Gupta VP, U.S. PROGRAMS $483,656
Francisco G Cigarroa TRUSTEE & CHAIR $70,000
Amy C Falls TRUSTEE $50,000
Ursula M Burns TRUSTEE $50,000
Catalina Devandas TRUSTEE $50,000
Chuck Robbins TRUSTEE $50,000
Bryan Stevenson TRUSTEE $50,000
Gabrielle Sulzberger TRUSTEE $50,000
Thomas L Kempner JR TRUSTEE $50,000
Lourdes Lopez TRUSTEE $50,000
Paula Moreno TRUSTEE $50,000
Gbenga Oyebode TRUSTEE $50,000

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Compensation data is reported on the organization's IRS Form 990 Part VII (Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees). All amounts shown are public record as filed by the organization and may include salary, bonuses, and other compensation. Data is from the most recent available filing for this organization.

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