Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $6k $6k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ELVA JOHNSTON FOUNDATION equaled 7% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$73k
Itemized grants
24
Median grant
$3k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STORY CHURCH | HOUSTON, TX | BUILDING FUND | $7k |
| THE RISE SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5k |
| LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA | HOUSTON, TX | ATHLETICS FUND | $5k |
| CHILDRENS HOSP PHILADELPHIA FNDN | PHILADELPHIA, PA | SPENCE FAMILY S S FUND | $5k |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | FLORESCENCE 2025 | $5k |
| CHILD ADVOCATES | HOUSTON, TX | PULL FOR KIDS CLASSIC | $5k |
| TRINITY HOPE | HOUSTON, TX | HAITI FOOD BANK | $5k |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | BAYOU BEND GARDENS | $4k |
| BLOOM AGAIN | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4k |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $3k |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS | HOUSTON, TX | 2024 GALA FUNDRAISER | $3k |
| BOOKS BETWEEN KIDS | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $3k |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS | $3k |
| SCHOOL AT ST GEORGE PLACE PTO | HOUSTON, TX | DRAGON FUND | $2k |
| YELLOWSTONE SCHOOLS | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2k |
| CAN CARE INC | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2k |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | COLLEGE OF EDUCATION | $2k |
| CYCLE HOUSTON | SPRING, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2k |
| LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL PTO | HOUSTON, TX | SCHOOL ATHLETICS | $2k |
| HOUSTON HOSPICE | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2k |
| FRESH ARTS | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1k |
| URBAN HARVEST | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1k |
| BO'S PLACE | HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1k |
| ST JOSEPH BASILICA | BARDSTOWN, KY | HAITI FUND | $1k |
Board Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 10%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), 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 ELVA JOHNSTON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Treasurer of ELVA JOHNSTON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Treasurer of ELVA JOHNSTON FOUNDATION received $6,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at ELVA JOHNSTON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Board Treasurer at ELVA JOHNSTON FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ELVA JOHNSTON FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ELVA JOHNSTON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ELVA JOHNSTON FOUNDATION reported $58k in total revenue and $80k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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