THE CMS FOUNDATION INVESTS IN INNOVATION TO HELP CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS (CMS) ADDRESS BIG CHALLENGES AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. AS THE NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING PARTNER FOR CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS, WE HARNESS THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY TO SEED INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND ACCELERATE SYSTEM-WIDE TRANSFORMATION.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Superintendent Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $93k $102k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $46k $51k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $40k $44k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CMS FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 69%
from 2022
From $55k in 2022 to $93k in 2023.
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 Member pay rose 69% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 100%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CMS FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of CMS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of CMS FOUNDATION received $93,172 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Education organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at CMS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at CMS FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CMS FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CMS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CMS FOUNDATION reported $2.6M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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