Yes. In the 2023 Foundation Operations and Management Report, nearly three-quarters (73%) of participating foundations had paid staff. The average number of paid staff was 2.8, whereas the median was 2.0. Moreover, foundations with assets of $200 million and more had larger staff sizes than foundations with fewer assets.
The report has more data on lean foundation staff, compensation, and benefits starting on page 22 ยป
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