Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Until July 2024 Median to 75th percentile | $135k $144k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $55k $59k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ATWOOD FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% 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
$2.4M
Itemized grants
87
Median grant
$14k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | GIRDWOOD, AK | ALASKA CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AND ALASKA PRESS CLUB | $210k |
| ANCHORAGE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION | ANCHORAGE, AK | EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EXHIBIT, NORTH X NORTH, SEED LAB AND ATWOOD ARCHIVE CENTER | $175k |
| ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY | ANCHORAGE, AK | ATWOOD MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS | $150k |
| ANCHORAGE OPERA | ANCHORAGE, AK | 2024-25 SEASON SUPPORT | $125k |
| ANCHORAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ANCHORAGE, AK | SEASON SUPPORT | $120k |
| ANCHORAGE CONCERT ASSOCIATION | GIRDWOOD, AK | SEASON SUPPORT | $100k |
| ALASKA JUNIOR THEATER | ANCHORAGE, AK | SEASON SUPPORT | $70k |
| CYRANO'S THEATER COMPANY | ANCHORAGE, AK | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR 2024 SEASON | $65k |
| FORAKER GROUP | ANCHORAGE, AK | CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES FOR ATWOOD GRANTEES | $60k |
| NORTHERN CULTURE EXCHANGE | ANCHORAGE, AK | MULTIPLE MUSIC PROJECTS | $60k |
| ANCHORAGE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP LTD | ANCHORAGE, AK | SUMMER MUSIC IN PERATROVICH PARK, SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION, ETC | $50k |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FOUNDATION | ANCHORAGE, AK | ELAINE ATWOOD JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS | $50k |
| ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY THEATRE | ANCHORAGE, AK | 71ST SEASON SUPPORT | $45k |
| PULSE DANCE COMPANY | ANCHORAGE, AK | SUPPORT OF 2024/25 DANCE PERFORMANCES, ARTIST RESIDENCIES AND YOUTH PROGRAMS | $42k |
| ALASKA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | ANCHORAGE, AK | FACILITY ASSESSMENT OF MAJOR THEATRICAL SPACES | $40k |
| ALASKA YOUTH ORCHESTRAS | ANCHORAGE, AK | SEASON SUPPORT | $40k |
| MOMENTUM DANCE COLLECTIVE | ANCHORAGE, AK | 2024-2025 SEASON SUPPORT | $36k |
| ALASKA WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL | ANCHORAGE, AK | EVANGELINE ATWOOD DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS SERIES AND STUDENT PROGRAMS | $35k |
| SITKA MUSIC FESTIVAL | ANCHORAGE, AK | AUTUMN AND WINTER CLASSICS CONCERTS IN ANCHORAGE | $35k |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FOUNDATION | ANCHORAGE, AK | UAA DANCE PROGRAM/YEAR 2 OF 3 AND EXTEND COMMITMENT TO YEAR 4 | $30k |
| OUT NORTH | ANCHORAGE, AK | 2024 FRINGE FESTIVAL, DIA DE MUERTOS AND KONR RADIO'S COMMUNITY PROJECTS | $28k |
| ALASKA ARTS SOUTHEAST INC | ANCHORAGE, AK | SCHOLARSHIPS, TRAVEL SUPPORT FOR ANCHORAGE YOUTH TO ATTEND SITKA FINE ARTS CAMP | $25k |
| ALASKA THEATRE OF YOUTH | ANCHORAGE, AK | 2024-2025 SEASON SUPPORT | $25k |
| KEYS TO LIFE | ANCHORAGE, AK | PROJECT SUPPORTS | $25k |
| PERSEVERANCE THEATER INC | ANCHORAGE, AK | 2024-2025 ANCHORAGE SEASON SUPPORT | $25k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $130k in 2023 to $135k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 48%.
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 ATWOOD FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ATWOOD FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of ATWOOD FOUNDATION INC received $135,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ATWOOD FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ATWOOD FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ATWOOD FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ATWOOD FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ATWOOD FOUNDATION INC reported $5.7M in total revenue and $3.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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