Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · 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 (end 6/2024) 10th to 25th percentile | $37k $40k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Elsie & William Viles 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
$860k
Itemized grants
46
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $160k |
| MaineGeneral Health | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $160k |
| Maine State Museum | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $80k |
| South Parish Congregational Church | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $80k |
| Viles Arboretum | Augusta, ME | General operating support | $80k |
| Cony High School | Augusta, ME | Scholarship support | $65k |
| Augusta Food Bank | Augusta, ME | Weekend KidsPack Program | $25k |
| Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges | South Portland, ME | 16 Scholarships at Kennebec Valley CC | $24k |
| City of Augusta | Augusta, ME | Payment in lieu of taxes | $20k |
| Kennebec Land Trust | Winthrop, ME | Accessible trail/parking area | $15k |
| Children's Center Early Intervention and Family Support | Augusta, ME | Playground maintenance and enhancements | $10k |
| Hubbard Free Library | Hallowell, ME | Update and expand children's sections | $9k |
| Augusta Boys and Girls Club | Augusta, ME | Supplies for teens to build 30 computers | $8k |
| Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail | Augusta, ME | Engineering assessment | $8k |
| Winthrop Food Pantry | Winthrop, ME | Add items to and sustain KidsPak Program | $8k |
| 7 Lakes Alliance Inc | Belgrade Lakes, ME | Establish new conservation area | $6k |
| Camp Susan Curtis | Portland, ME | Seven camp scholarships for Kennebec county youth | $6k |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley | Gardiner, ME | Support food program for 3 sites | $5k |
| Chebeague Island Historical Society | Chebeague Island, ME | Building improvements | $5k |
| Coastal Kids Preschool | Damariscotta, ME | Backpack explorers project | $5k |
| Friends of Baxter State Park | Belfast, ME | Support 2 youth programs | $5k |
| Gardiner Library Association | Gardiner, ME | Fix parking lot issues caused by water flow | $5k |
| Kennebec Historical Society | Augusta, ME | Support for public programs | $5k |
| Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited | Brunswick, ME | Remove Buckfield dam | $5k |
| Rooted in Trees | Chardon, OH | Combat emerald ash bore | $5k |
Up 21%
from 2023
From $30k in 2023 to $37k 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.
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 Elsie & William Viles Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Elsie & William Viles Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Elsie & William Viles Foundation received $36,592 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Elsie & William Viles 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 Elsie & William Viles Foundation falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Elsie & William Viles Foundation equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Elsie & William Viles Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Elsie & William Viles Foundation reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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