Foundation director demographics and statistics in the US
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Foundation director gender statistics
60.3% of foundation directors are women and 39.7% of foundation directors are men.
- Female, 60.3%
- Male, 39.7%
Foundation director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.3% |
| Male | 39.7% |
Foundation director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,096
Female income
$86,107
Foundation director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in foundation director positions over time. Currently, 60.3% of foundation directors are female.
Foundation director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 2011 | 49.37% | 50.63% |
| 2012 | 51.69% | 48.31% |
| 2013 | 44.62% | 55.38% |
| 2014 | 43.82% | 56.18% |
| 2015 | 45.54% | 54.46% |
| 2016 | 43.72% | 56.28% |
| 2017 | 46.35% | 53.65% |
| 2018 | 46.66% | 53.34% |
| 2019 | 42.09% | 57.91% |
| 2020 | 40.80% | 59.20% |
| 2021 | 39.74% | 60.26% |
Foundation director related jobs gender ratio
We compared foundation directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Foundation Director | 40% | 60% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Foundation director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among foundation directors is White, which makes up 74.8% of all foundation directors. Comparatively, 9.1% of foundation directors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of foundation directors are Black or African American.
- White, 74.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Foundation director race
| Foundation director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Foundation director race and ethnicity over time
See how foundation director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Foundation director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.83% | 6.24% | 2.65% | 7.67% |
| 2011 | 81.62% | 7.17% | 3.12% | 6.75% |
| 2012 | 81.70% | 8.39% | 3.03% | 5.19% |
| 2013 | 79.70% | 8.58% | 3.74% | 6.62% |
| 2014 | 83.80% | 6.37% | 2.71% | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 78.75% | 7.88% | 3.68% | 6.94% |
| 2016 | 77.22% | 7.59% | 3.89% | 8.34% |
| 2017 | 78.99% | 5.70% | 4.02% | 9.42% |
| 2018 | 76.16% | 8.16% | 3.93% | 9.33% |
| 2019 | 78.88% | 7.01% | 4.19% | 7.76% |
| 2020 | 73.76% | 6.86% | 4.67% | 10.42% |
| 2021 | 74.76% | 5.95% | 5.11% | 9.10% |
Foundation director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian foundation directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown foundation directors have the lowest average salary at $85,612.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,612 |
| White | $95,214 |
| Black or African American | $91,788 |
| Asian | $105,156 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,754 |
Average foundation director age
See how the average age of foundation directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Foundation director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Asian | 42 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 35 |
Foundation director age breakdown
The average age of foundation directors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the foundation director population.
Foundation director age breakdown
| Foundation Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Foundation director educational attainment
The most common degree for foundation directors is bachelor's degree, with 66% of foundation directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 21%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Foundation directors by degree level
| Foundation director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Foundation director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,511 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,716 |
Foundation director employment statistics
Most foundation directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where foundation directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where foundation directors work.
Foundation director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Foundation director jobs by company type
Employees with the foundation director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most foundation directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Foundation director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 8% |
Foundation director jobs by industry
The most common industries for foundation directors are health care, education and non profits.
Foundation director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Education | 22% |
| Non Profits | 17% |
| Government | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Foundation director turnover and employment statistics
Foundation director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for foundation directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Foundation director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Foundation director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.71% |
| 2011 | 4.67% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 2.03% |
| 2017 | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.45% |
Average foundation director tenure
The average foundation director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 507 foundation directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Foundation director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Foundation director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of foundation directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Sales Manager | 7.25% | 122,975 |
| Retail Advertising Executive | 9.54% | 125,322 |
| Director, Strategic Marketing | 9.86% | 112,582 |
| Foundation Director | 16.11% | - |
Similar foundation director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Sales Manager | 7.25% | 122,975 |
| Retail Advertising Executive | 9.54% | 125,322 |
| Director, Strategic Marketing | 9.86% | 112,582 |
Foreign languages spoken by foundation directors
The most common foreign language among foundation directors is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 6.7% and Hungarian is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Dakota, 6.7%
- Hungarian, 6.7%
- Turkish, 6.7%
Foundation director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Dakota | 6.7% |
| Hungarian | 6.7% |
| Turkish | 6.7% |
