Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $254k $274k |
Director Unclassified | $15k $16k |
Director; Chair (start 5/2024) Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $15k $16k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $15k $16k |
Director Unclassified | $15k $16k |
Director Unclassified | $13k $14k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Chair (end 5/2024) Board Chair 10th to 25th percentile | $4k $4k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Elmina B Sewall 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
$14.4M
Itemized grants
296
Median grant
$31k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise County Economic Council | Machias, ME | General Operating Support | $580k |
| Maine Environmental Education Association | Brunswick, ME | General Operating Support | $267k |
| United Somali Women of Maine | Lewiston, ME | General Operating Support | $261k |
| Maine Audubon | Falmouth, ME | General Operating Support | $260k |
| New Learning Journey | Waitsfield, VT | General Operating Support | $225k |
| Center for An Ecology-Based Economy | Norway, ME | General Operating Support | $200k |
| Outdoor Sports Institute Inc | Caribou, ME | General Operating Support | $200k |
| Cooperative Development Institute | Northampton, MA | General Operating Support | $185k |
| Maine Development Foundation | Augusta, ME | General Operating Support | $185k |
| Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point | Pleasant Point, ME | General Operating Support | $180k |
| Our Katahdin | Millinocket, ME | General Operating Support | $175k |
| Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services | Lewiston, ME | General Operating Support | $173k |
| Sunrise Opportunities | Machias, ME | General Operating Support | $173k |
| Maine Initiatives Inc | Portland, ME | General Operating Support | $157k |
| Aroostook Band of Micmacs | Presque Isle, ME | General Operating Support | $150k |
| Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education | Beals, ME | General Operating Support | $150k |
| Four Directions Development Corporation | Orono, ME | General Operating Support | $150k |
| Maliseet Community Development Authority | Littleton, ME | General Operating Support | $150k |
| Community Concepts Incorporated | Lewiston, ME | General Operating Support | $140k |
| Millinocket Regional Hospital | Millinocket, ME | General Operating Support | $140k |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | General Operating Support | $133k |
| Maine Community Integration | Lewiston, ME | General Operating Support | $125k |
| Rural Aspirations Project | Swanville, ME | General Operating Support | $125k |
| Maine Association For The Education Of Young Children | Augusta, ME | General Operating Support | $120k |
| Wabanaki Health and Wellness Inc | Bangor, ME | General Operating Support | $118k |
Up 13%
from 2023
From $225k in 2023 to $254k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 13% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 99%.
- Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Secretary 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 Elmina B Sewall Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Elmina B Sewall Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Elmina B Sewall Foundation received $254,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Elmina B Sewall Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Elmina B Sewall Foundation falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Elmina B Sewall Foundation equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Elmina B Sewall Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Elmina B Sewall Foundation reported $43k in total revenue and $8.1M 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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