Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $60k $64k |
Director/president Board President Median to 75th percentile | $50k $53k |
Director/treasurer Unclassified | $20k $21k |
Director/secretary Unclassified | $10k $11k |
Director/assistant Secretary Unclassified | $8k $8k |
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 GEORGE W & RUTH R BAXTER FOUNDATION INC equaled 6% 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
$691k
Itemized grants
63
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDSHIP TRAYS | CHARLOTTE, NC | CIVIC, DELIVER MEALS TO ELDERLY | $30k |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS | CHARLOTTE, NC | EDUCATIONAL; HELPS KEEP KIDS IN SCHOOL | $25k |
| FIRST HEALTH FOUNDATION | PINEHURST, NC | MEDICAL, HOSPICE SUPPORT | $25k |
| PATRIOT FOUNDATION | PINEHURST, NC | CIVIC, SUPPORT FOR MILITARY FAMILIES | $25k |
| CLASSROOM CENTRAL | CHARLOTTE, NC | EDUCATIONAL; SCHOOL SUPPLIES | $20k |
| HEART MATH TUTORING | CHARLOTTE, NC | EDUCATIONAL; PROVIDES MATH TUTORS IN SCHOOLS | $20k |
| MEDASSIST NC | CHARLOTTE, NC | MEDICAL, FREE MEDICATION TO LOW INCOME AND UNINSURED | $20k |
| SALVATION ARMY | CHARLOTTE, NC | CIVIC, RAPID REHOUSING CLERICAL FUND | $20k |
| SAMARITAN'S COLONY | ROCKINGHAM, NC | CIVIC, TREATMENT FOR ADDICTION | $20k |
| VETERAN'S BRIDGE HOME | CHARLOTTE, NC | CIVIC, PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES | $20k |
| AGAPE DENTAL MINISTRY | CHARLOTTE, NC | MEDICAL, DENTAL CARE FOR NEEDY | $15k |
| CHARLOTTE NEUROSCIENCE FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTE, NC | MEDICAL, SUPPORT FOR ALZHEIMERS, PARKINSONS AND RELATED DISORDERS | $15k |
| CHARLOTTE SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER | CHARLOTTE, NC | MEDICAL, HEARING AID BANK | $15k |
| CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY | CHARLOTTE, NC | CIVIC, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME | $15k |
| HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE - CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | MEDICAL, REGIONAL HOSPICE CARE | $15k |
| MOORE COUNTY FREE & CHARITABLE CLINIC | SOUTHERN PINES, NC | MEDICAL, FREE MEDICAL CARE TO LOW INCOME AND UNINSURED | $15k |
| PAT'S PLACE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | CHARLOTTE, NC | CIVIC, SUPPORT FOR ABUSED CHILDREN | $15k |
| SANDHILLS CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | WHISPERING PINES, NC | EDUCATION, PLAYGROUND FOR NEW SCHOOL | $15k |
| SHELTER HEALTH SERVICES | CHARLOTTE, NC | MEDICAL, FREE HEATHCARE AND EDUCATION TO HOMELESS | $15k |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | CIVIC, SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN POVERTY | $10k |
| AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT - CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | CIVIC, TUTORING ASSISTANCE IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES | $10k |
| BOUNTY & SOUL | BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC | CIVIC, PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO COMMUNITIES | $10k |
| CABARRUS MEALS ON WHEELS | CONCORD, NC | CIVIC, HELPING END SENIOR HUNGER | $10k |
| CROSSNORE SCHOOL | CROSSNORE, NC | EDUCATIONAL, CHILD SERVICES & FOSTER CARE | $10k |
| DREAMS 4 ALL | SOUTHERN PINES, NC | CIVIC, PROVIDE MATTRESSES FOR LOW-INCOME | $10k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $60k in 2023 to $60k 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 Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 17%.
- Board President 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 ($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 GEORGE W & RUTH R BAXTER FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Chair of GEORGE W & RUTH R BAXTER FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of GEORGE W & RUTH R BAXTER FOUNDATION INC received $60,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at GEORGE W & RUTH R BAXTER FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at GEORGE W & RUTH R BAXTER FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GEORGE W & RUTH R BAXTER FOUNDATION INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are GEORGE W & RUTH R BAXTER FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GEORGE W & RUTH R BAXTER FOUNDATION INC reported $1.4M in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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