Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $325k $355k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$20.1M
Itemized grants
26
Median grant
$69k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER LAKE CITY ALLIANCE | LAKE CITY, SC | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT OF LAKE CITY | $7.7M |
| MOORE FARMS BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION | LAKE CITY, SC | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN | $6M |
| LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE | LAKE CITY, SC | SUPPORT TO FOSTER A CULTURALLY-RICH ENVIRONMENT IN THE SC REGION | $2M |
| BEEMOK FAMILY FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDING | $1M |
| FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY | FLORENCE, SC | SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION | $1M |
| SHED NYC INC | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL INSTITUTION | $1M |
| MUSC FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | OPERATION UPRIGHT | $463k |
| INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM | CHARLESTON, SC | FUNDING TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE MUSEUM | $200k |
| FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | FLORENCE, SC | GENERAL FUNDING | $163k |
| LUCKY DOG | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL FUNDING | $150k |
| BRAINFUTURES INCORPORATED | LUTHERVILLE TIMONIUM, MD | TO SUPPORT APPLICATIONS OF BRAIN SCIENCE ADVANCES TO MAXIMIZE HUMAN POTENTIAL | $125k |
| PEE DEE LAND TRUST | FLORENCE, SC | FUNDING TO HELP CONSERVE,AND PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF RESOURCES OF THE PEE DEE WATERSHED OF SC | $100k |
| AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST | WASHINGTON, DC | FUNDING TO SAVE AMERICA'S BATTLEFIELDS | $78k |
| CHARLESTON PARKS CONSERVANCY | CHARLESTON, SC | SUPPORT TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THROUGH PARK FACILITIES AND SERVICES | $60k |
| MEALS ON WHEELS | LAKE CITY, SC | FUNDING TO PROVIDE MEALS | $20k |
| SYNERGOS | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUNDING | $20k |
| SOUTH CAROLINA RED CROSS | NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION SUPPORT | $15k |
| SC LAND TRUST NETWORK | MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | GENERAL FUNDING | $10k |
| SAINT TERESA COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EMPOWERMENT | LAKE CITY, SC | GENERAL FUNDING | $10k |
| THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL FUNDING | $7k |
| BARNARD COLLEGE | NEW YORK, NY | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | $5k |
| LAKE CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | LAKE CITY, SC | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5k |
| PERGAMOS METHODIST CHURCH | LAKE CITY, SC | GENERAL FUNDING | $5k |
| LAKE CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE | LAKE CITY, SC | GENERAL FUNDING | $5k |
| LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | LAKE CITY, SC | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $1k |
Climbed 30%
over 2 years
From $250k in 2021 to $325k 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 30% from 2021 to 2023, while revenue rose 12%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2023.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION received $324,925 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 DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION 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 DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DARLA MOORE AND RICHARD RAINWATER FOUNDATION reported $38.6M in total revenue and $31.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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