Board narrows and approves nonprofit executive‑compensation reporting requirement

Apr 16, 2025

After initial votes rejected a broad cap on nonprofit executive pay when city funds are used, the board rescinded that earlier vote and approved a narrowed measure requiring nonprofits that receive city funds to report executives' salaries and the portion paid by city funds to the Controller.

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San Francisco — The Board of Supervisors debated a proposal on Nov. 25 to limit use of city funds for nonprofit executive salaries and to require disclosure of compensation. An initial, broader ordinance failed on the floor, 3–8. Sponsors then rescinded that vote and offered a narrowed amendment. The amended measure — focused on reporting rather than an explicit cap — passed on first reading by 6–5.

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