Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $219k $232k |
Secretary/trustee Board Secretary Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $31k $33k |
Chairman/trustee Unclassified | $31k $33k |
Vice Chairman/trustee Unclassified | $31k $33k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $31k $33k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $31k $33k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $30k $32k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $30k $32k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $30k $32k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $30k $32k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $30k $32k |
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 DRS BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION equaled 3% 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
$8.4M
Itemized grants
20
Median grant
$74k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOUNDATION | CHARLESTON, SC | CONSTRUCTION OF CANCER CENTER | $2.5M |
| FLORENCE COUNTY | FLORENCE, SC | LAKE CITY LAKE EXPANSION AND LIONS PARK FACILITIES; AND DOCUMENTARY | $2M |
| CLARENDON COUNTY | MANNING, SC | TURBEVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY | $1.8M |
| TRINITY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL | DARLINGTON, SC | FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE | $1M |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF FROM HURRICANE HELENE | $200k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | COLUMBIA, SC | FUNDING FOR NEEDY FAMILY'S HOME | $160k |
| FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION | FLORENCE, SC | MEDICAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES | $125k |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA INDIAN WATERS COUNCIL | COLUMBIA, SC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION | FLORENCE, SC | FUNDING ALLIED HEALTH CURRICULUM SCHOLARSHIPS 2024-2025 | $100k |
| PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE | FLORENCE, SC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $78k |
| FRED H SEXTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 1 | FLORENCE, SC | RENOVATIONS/ IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LEGION BASEBALL FIELD | $70k |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR DISASTER AND HOME FIRE RESPONSE SERVICES PROGRAM | $50k |
| TOWN OF PAMPLICO | PAMPLICO, SC | IMPROVEMENTS TO THEATRE PROPERTY | $47k |
| SALVATION ARMY | FLORENCE, SC | 2024 EMPTY STOCKING FUND | $30k |
| LAKE CITY CREATIVE ALLIANCE | LAKE CITY, SC | SUPPORT FOR 2024 ARTFIELDS PROGRAM IN LAKE CITY, SC | $20k |
| SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION | FLORENCE, SC | 2024 THANKSGIVING BLESSING MEAL FOR FLORENCE COUNTY SENIORS | $20k |
| SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATH FOUNDATION | COLUMBIA, SC | ADDITIONAL ENDOWMENT FUNDING FOR FLORENCE COUNTY STUDENTS | $20k |
| THE MANNA HOUSE INC | FLORENCE, SC | FUNDING TO SUPPORT INCREASED DEMAND FOR SERVICES | $20k |
| PEE DEE VISIONS FOUNDATION | FLORENCE, SC | SUPPORT FOR 2024 CLEMSON BASKETBALL CAMP | $10k |
| HELP4KIDS | FLORENCE, SC | FOOD SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN FLORENCE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | $5k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $219k in 2023 to $219k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 39%.
- Board Secretary pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady 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 ($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 DRS BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DRS BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of DRS BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION received $218,502 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Carolina, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DRS BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in South Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DRS BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DRS BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are DRS BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DRS BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION reported $9M in total revenue and $7.6M 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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