Our mission is to activate positive change and inspire the next generation of critical thinkers, creative writers and courageous leaders through our innovative programs rooted in greater access to education, equality, and justice for all. We fulfill our mission by awarding deserving students scholarships to attend historically black colleges and universities through our flagship Annie Willie Scholarship, strengthen student outcomes and literacy- and writing-based curriculum through our Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation Essay Contest, and by supporting healthcare and community-based initiatives bearing Dr. Angelous name.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Board Chair 75th to 90th percentile | $136k |
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Dr Maya Angelou Foundation equaled 54% 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.
Down 3%
from 2023
From $140k in 2023 to $136k in 2024.
Board Chair pay fell 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 24%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Dr Maya Angelou Foundation
What does the Board Chair of Dr Maya Angelou Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of Dr Maya Angelou Foundation received $135,935 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at Dr Maya Angelou Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at Dr Maya Angelou Foundation falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Dr Maya Angelou Foundation equaled 54% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Dr Maya Angelou Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Dr Maya Angelou Foundation reported $145k in total revenue and $252k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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