Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $291k $309k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BENWOOD FOUNDATION INC equaled 5% 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
$7.9M
Itemized grants
117
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHATTANOOGA NEIGHBORHOOD ENTERPRISE | CHATTANOOGA, TN | HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGIES | $1M |
| CHATTANOOGA DESIGN STUDIO | CHATTANOOGA, TN | MONTAGUE PARK PLANNING | $650k |
| CHATTANOOGA HOUSING AUTHORITY | CHATTANOOGA, TN | WESTSIDE EVOLVES | $500k |
| CHATTANOOGA CHAMBER FOUNDATION | CHATTANOOGA, TN | CHATTANOOGA 2.0 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $280k |
| CHATTANOOGA DESIGN STUDIO | CHATTANOOGA, TN | CENTRAL CIVIC DISTRICT PLAN | $275k |
| URBAN LEAGUE OF CHATTANOOGA | CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/CAPACITY BUILDING | $250k |
| COLAB | CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $225k |
| CHATTANOOGA CHAMBER FOUNDATION | CHATTANOOGA, TN | CHATTANOOGA FUTURE FUND | $200k |
| PURPOSE POINT COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | CHATTANOOGA, TN | EXPANSION OF EARLY LEARNING | $200k |
| RIVER CITY COMPANY | CHATTANOOGA, TN | DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF THE RIVERFRONT PARKS PLAN | $200k |
| TN SCORE | NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200k |
| YOUNG WOMENS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC | CHATTANOOGA, TN | STEAM INTEGRATION, SEL, AND CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR | $200k |
| ARTSBUILD | CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150k |
| CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | CHATTANOOGA, TN | REIMAGINING THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE - SEAMLESS | $150k |
| EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY | JOHNSON CITY, TN | BLUESKY INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS | $150k |
| TIVOLI THEATRE FOUNDATION INC | CHATTANOOGA, TN | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $150k |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY CHATTANOOGA CHAPTER | WASHINGTON, DC | ENERGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES-SOUTHEAST LINEMAN TRAINING CENTER | $125k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHATTANOOGA | CHATTANOOGA, TN | EMMA WHEELER CLUB & GREAT FUTURES | $125k |
| LA PAZ CHATTANOOGA | CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125k |
| LAUNCH CHATTANOOGA | CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125k |
| PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION | CHATTANOOGA, TN | FABFOLIO | $125k |
| CHATTANOOGA DESIGN STUDIO | CHATTANOOGA, TN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $120k |
| CHAMBLISS CENTER FOR CHILDREN | CHATTANOOGA, TN | CAPITAL SUPPORT & GENERAL OPERATING | $100k |
| CHATTANOOGA CHAMBER FOUNDATION | CHATTANOOGA, TN | CHATTANOOGA 2.0 LITERACY PROOF POINT PILOT | $100k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA | CHATTANOOGA, TN | SANKOFA FUND | $100k |
Up 6%
from 2023
From $275k in 2023 to $291k 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 President pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 91%.
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 BENWOOD FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of BENWOOD FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board President of BENWOOD FOUNDATION INC received $290,900 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President 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 President pay at BENWOOD FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at BENWOOD FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BENWOOD FOUNDATION INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are BENWOOD FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BENWOOD FOUNDATION INC reported $9.4M in total revenue and $6.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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