Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 12 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 |
|---|---|
Director Unclassified | $26k $28k |
Director Unclassified | $26k $28k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $26k $28k |
Director Unclassified | $26k $28k |
Director Unclassified | $26k $28k |
Director Unclassified | $16k $17k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $16k $17k |
President Board President 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in North Carolina | $16k $17k |
Director Unclassified | $16k $17k |
Director Unclassified | $16k $17k |
Director Unclassified | $16k $17k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $16k $17k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 1% 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
$1.1M
Itemized grants
110
Median grant
$7k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKE'S HOUSE LLC | HAGERSTOWN, MD | MAJOR GRANT, DISCRETIONARY GRANT | $60k |
| SOUND WATERS INC | STAMFORD, CT | MAJOR GRANT | $50k |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | MAJOR GRANT, DISCRETIONARY GRANT | $50k |
| POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER INC | WASHINGTON, DC | MAJOR GRANT | $35k |
| HUMBLE DESIGN INC | PONTIAC, MI | MAJOR GRANT, DISCRETIONARY GRANT, MATCHING GRANT | $33k |
| BOOTH HILL FATHERS CLUB INC | TRUMBULL, CT | DISCRETIONARY GRANT, MAJOR GRANT | $32k |
| BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY | STAMFORD, CT | MAJOR GRANT | $25k |
| LEAGUE TO SAVE LAKE TAHOE | SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA | MAJOR GRANT | $25k |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | RYE BROOK, NY | MAJOR GRANT | $25k |
| WATERSIDE SCHOOL INC | STAMFORD, CT | MAJOR GRANT | $25k |
| AMANDLA INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | MAJOR GRANT | $20k |
| ARLINGTON FREE CLINIC INC | ARLINGTON, VA | MAJOR GRANT | $20k |
| DETROIT ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY FOUNDATION | DETROIT, MI | MAJOR GRANT | $20k |
| FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | MAJOR GRANT | $20k |
| GRACE FARMS FOUNDATION INC | NEW CANAAN, CT | MAJOR GRANT | $20k |
| INTER-FAITH COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICE | CARRBORO, NC | MAJOR GRANT | $20k |
| NEW JERSEY TUTORING CORPS INC | MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ | MAJOR GRANT | $20k |
| THE CLEAR FUND DBA GIVEWELL | OAKLAND, CA | MAJOR GRANT | $20k |
| VOLUNTEER ALEXANDRIA INC | ALEXANDRIA, VA | MAJOR GRANT | $20k |
| YOUTH VILLAGES INC | NASHVILLE, TN | MAJOR GRANT | $20k |
| CLARKSVILLE AREA URBAN MINISTRIES | CLARKSVILLE, TN | MAJOR GRANT | $18k |
| DURHAM LITERACY CENTER INC | DURHAM, NC | MAJOR GRANT | $18k |
| EL CENTRO HISPANO INC | DURHAM, NC | MAJOR GRANT | $18k |
| UNC HEALTH FOUNDATION | CHAPEL HILL, NC | MAJOR GRANT | $18k |
| YAIPAK OUTREACH | CLARSKVILLE, TN | MAJOR GRANT | $18k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $25k in 2023 to $26k 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 Secretary pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 5%.
- Board President pay rose 4% 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 ($10M - $25M), 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 CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Treasurer of CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION received $26,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $2M in total revenue and $2.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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