Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $178k $189k |
Secr/treas Unclassified | $110k $116k |
Ed Emeritus Unclassified | $41k $44k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $8k $8k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $8k $8k |
Chair Board Chair 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $8k $8k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ABNEY FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.9M
Itemized grants
51
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRI-COUNTY | PENDLETON, SC | ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP | $200k |
| ANDERSON UNIVERSITY | ANDERSON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | $150k |
| SECOND CHANCE CHURCH | ANDERSON, SC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150k |
| CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY | ORANGEBURG, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | $100k |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY | CLEMSON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | $100k |
| CONVERSE UNIVERSITY | SPARTANBURG, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | $100k |
| LANDER UNIVERSITY | GREENWOOD, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | $100k |
| MUSCHOLLINGS CANCER CENTER | CHARLESTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | $100k |
| PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE | CLINTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWNMENT | $100k |
| THE CITADEL | CHARLESTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | $100k |
| WOFFORD COLLEGE | SPARTANBURG, SC | SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT | $100k |
| ANDERSON AVIATION ASSN | ANDERSON, SC | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF | $50k |
| ANDERSON COUNTY PAWS | ANDERSON, SC | STAFFING NEEDS | $50k |
| INSPIRE ABILITIES OF ANDERSON | ANDERSON, SC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| ANDERSON FREE CLINIC | ANDERSON, SC | HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME | $30k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | ANDERSON, SC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| FIRST LIGHT | ANDERSON, SC | FACILITY DOG PROGRAM | $25k |
| MEALS ON WHEELS | ANDERSON, SC | RAW FOOD BUDGET | $25k |
| ANDERSON SCHOOL DIST 5 | ANDERSON, SC | ASST FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS | $20k |
| CANCER ASSOC OF ANDERSON | ANDERSON, SC | CANCER CARE PROGRAM | $20k |
| ROCKY RIVER CONSERVANCY | ANDERSON, SC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| SOUTH MAIN BAPTIST CHURCH | GREENWOOD, SC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| THE BRIDGE CENTER RECOVERY | ANDERSON, SC | LAND PURCHASE | $20k |
| ETV ENDOWMENT OF SC | SPARTANBURG, SC | CHILDRENS PROGRAMMING | $15k |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF ANDERSON COUNTY | ANDERSON, SC | ASST FOR HOMELESS | $15k |
Up 6%
from 2023
From $168k in 2023 to $178k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Vice Chair pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 37%.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ABNEY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Vice Chair of ABNEY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Vice Chair of ABNEY FOUNDATION received $178,263 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Vice Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice Chair pay at ABNEY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Vice Chair at ABNEY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ABNEY FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ABNEY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ABNEY FOUNDATION reported $3.9M in total revenue and $2.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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