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 Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Exec Dir President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $9k $9k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at C SPIRE FOUNDATION equaled 1.0% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
Based on 1,753 public safety, disaster preparedness & relief 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
$850k
Itemized grants
55
Median grant
$6k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University Center for Cyber Education | Mississippi State, MS | Computer Science Courses for Teachers & Students | $180k |
| Friends of Russell C Davis Planetarium | Jackson, MS | Planetarium | $100k |
| Base Camp Academy | Water Valley, MS | Sustaining Sponsor Base Camp Coding Academy STEM | $75k |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | Faculty Office Name | $40k |
| Mission First | Jackson, MS | STEM Program | $30k |
| Ole Miss Womens Council for Philanthropy | Oxford, MS | Legacy Awards | $30k |
| Bean Path | Jackson, MS | Summer Camp | $30k |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | Jackson, MS | MS Science Festival | $25k |
| We Will Go Ministries | Jackson, MS | We Will Go Anniversary Gala | $25k |
| Eudora Welty Foundation | Jackson, MS | Scholastic Writing Awards | $20k |
| Jackson State University Development Foundation IDC | Jackson, MS | Presidents Investiture | $15k |
| Jackson State University | Jackson, MS | Annual Scholarship | $15k |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | Annual Scholarship | $15k |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | Annual Scholarship | $15k |
| University of MS Foundation | University, MS | Annual Scholarship | $15k |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Disaster Relief | $13k |
| Alcorn State University Foundation | Alcorn State, MS | Annual Scholarship | $12k |
| ARISE MS | Oxford, MS | Summer Research Program STEM | $10k |
| Common Ground Troy | Troy, AL | Academic Tutoring Mentoring Workforce | $10k |
| Educate Learning Center | Como, MS | STEAM Program Social & Public Policy | $10k |
| University of MS Foundation | University, MS | First Robotics Program | $10k |
| University of MS Foundation | University, MS | First Tech Challenge | $10k |
| Scripps National Spelling Bee | Cincinnati, OH | Spelling Bee | $8k |
| Alcorn State University Foundation | Alcorn State, MS | Presidents Investiture | $8k |
| University of MS Foundation | University, MS | 2024 CIE Family Business Symposium | $8k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), 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 C SPIRE FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of C SPIRE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of C SPIRE FOUNDATION received $8,750 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at C SPIRE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at C SPIRE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at C SPIRE FOUNDATION equaled 1.0% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public safety, disaster preparedness & relief organizations is 5%.
What are C SPIRE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, C SPIRE FOUNDATION reported $592k in total revenue and $896k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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