PeerBasis
Philanthropy & Grantmaking · CA

Torch Foundation

Torch Foundation reported paying Carlton Watson, President & Ceo, $151,000 in total compensation (FY 2023).

That places Carlton Watson at approximately the 97th percentile among 142 similarly sized philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits (median $40,132).

$162,480Total revenue (FY 2023)
$151,000Total executive compensation
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Comparable philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits

Compensation is normalized to CA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
Canoeing For Kids SC$162,581 $36,965
Women In Charge MO$163,296 $11,623
Royal Promise MN$163,641 $3,335
Roswell Sertoma Club Inc NM$160,632 $6,058
The Above And Beyond Foundation IL$164,349 $1,758
Berkeley College Foundation NJ$164,413 $43,018
David & Ruth Moskowitz Family Charitable OH$160,207 $66,593
The Mascarenas Foundation TX$160,200 $28,692

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