The Community Foundation's mission is strengthening community by connecting people, resources, and needs.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $217k
- Bonus
- $40k
- Other
- $20k
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in South Carolina | $217k | $40k | $20k | $11k | $288k $314k |
Vice President for Development and Donor Services Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $119k $129k |
Vice President for Finance Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $114k $125k |
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 16 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry equaled 2% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 9%
from 2022
From $263k in 2022 to $288k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 21%.
- Vice President pay rose 17% 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 Community Foundation of the Lowcountry
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry received $287,942 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Community Foundation of the Lowcountry's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry reported $16.7M in total revenue and $14.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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