Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 12 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Asst Treasurer/secretary Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $109k $115k |
President, CEO & Director 25th percentile to median | $85k $90k |
V President & Director Board President Median to 75th percentile | $60k $63k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
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 EARL C SAMS FOUNDATION INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 8%.
Based on 5,862 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
$777k
Itemized grants
49
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY GLADYS PORTER ZOO | BROWNSVILLE, TX | ZOOFARI 2024 & GENERAL SUPPORT | $171k |
| TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | CAPITAL FUND WILDLIFE RESCUE | $100k |
| HILL COUNTRY DAILY BREAD MINISTRY | BOERNE, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40k |
| HIDDEN FOREST PTA | SAN ANTONIO, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $24k |
| 1 HOPE FOR KIDS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| AGAPE RANCH | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| COASTAL BEND COMMUNITY FUND | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | 2024 DAY OF GIVING | $20k |
| FRIENDS OF THE PORT O'CONNOR LIBRARY | PORT OCONNOR, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| WARRIOR'S WEEKEND | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | WARRIOR'S WEEKEND FISHING TOURNAMENT | $20k |
| FOSTER ANGELS OF SOUTH TEXAS FOUNDATION | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| CORPUS CHRISTI METRO MINISTRIES | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| CORPUS CHRISTI PREGNANCY CENTER | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| FRYDERYK CHOPIN SOCIETY OF TEXAS | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| MISSION OF MERCY INC | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $15k |
| TIMONS MINISTRIES | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| TEXAS A&M-CC FOUNDATION | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $13k |
| VETERANS ASSISITANCE DOGS OF TEXAS | KERRVILLE, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12k |
| ARANSAS PASS FOR YOUTH INC | ARANSAS PASS, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $11k |
| ART MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| BAND PARENTS WINSTON CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL | SAN ANTONIO, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| BONTON FARMS | DALLAS, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| CROSS ROADS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL COASTAL BEND | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| CORPUS CHRISTI HOPE HOUSE | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | EMERGENCY SHELTER SUPPORT SERVICES | $10k |
| ECF COMMUNITY CENTER | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
Up 3%
from 2023
From $105k in 2023 to $109k 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.
Board Treasurer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 125%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% 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 ($10M - $25M), 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 EARL C SAMS FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Treasurer of EARL C SAMS FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of EARL C SAMS FOUNDATION INC received $108,526 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at EARL C SAMS FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at EARL C SAMS FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at EARL C SAMS FOUNDATION INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 8%.
What are EARL C SAMS FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, EARL C SAMS FOUNDATION INC reported $1.9M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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