Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 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 |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $95k $101k |
Sec/admin Dir Unclassified | $24k $25k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION 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.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$5M
Itemized grants
38
Median grant
$57k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | MAHER MISSION AND MINISTRY FUND FOR THE CARDINAL CUPBOARD AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $1.1M |
| TEXAS WILDLFE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION | $500k |
| TRINITY UNIVERSITY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | $375k |
| TEXAS FACILITIES FUND | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT CHARTER SCHOOLS WITH ACCESS TO LOW-COST, LONG-TERM FINANCING | $333k |
| SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | ACQUISITION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH FUTURE CAMPUS | $300k |
| HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250k |
| TEXAS AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST | SAN ANTONIO, TX | CONSERVATION/EDUCATION | $230k |
| ST ANDREW'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SCHOOL OPERATIONS, PASTORAL CARE FUND | $180k |
| CHOOSE TO SUCCEED | SAN ANTONIO, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $175k |
| TEXAS CAVALIERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT FOR IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN BEXAR COUNTY, TX | $175k |
| ST PETER THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL | BOERNE, TX | SUPPORT ESTABLISHING SCHOOL | $148k |
| NEW FRONTIERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | EXPANDING THE EARLY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE ACROSS SAN ANTONIO AND BEYOND | $125k |
| HILL COUNTRY YOUTH RANCH | INGRAM, TX | ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM | $100k |
| SAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | ZOO ADMISSION AND EDUCATION ENCOUNTERS FOR UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS THAT ATTEND TITLE 1 SCHOOLS | $100k |
| TEXAS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100k |
| CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION FOR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT OPPORUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES | $100k |
| SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT OF THE YOUTH WATER CONSERVATIONISTS PROGRAM | $85k |
| FRIENDS OF CIBOLO WILDERNESS | BOERNE, TX | CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AND NATURE LITERACY EDUCATION | $75k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $64k |
| CHARITY BALL ASSOCIATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | CHILDREN'S SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $50k |
| RISE SCHOOL OF SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | PROVIDE HIGHEST QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN | $50k |
| ESSENCE PREPATORY SCHOOLS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| SAN ANTONIO RIVER FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | FUND A SCHOOL TOUR EDUCATOR | $40k |
| CITY KIDS ADVENTURES | SAN ANTONIO, TX | PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT | $35k |
| KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | BEXAR COUNTY GROWTH | $30k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $95k in 2023 to $95k 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 President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 6%.
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 ($50M - $150M), 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 ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION received $95,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board President at ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION reported $9M in total revenue and $6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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