Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 16 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Kentucky.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President, CEO Above 90th percentile | $381k $404k |
Secretary Board Secretary Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $165k $175k |
Treasurer, CFO Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $151k $160k |
Treasurer/secretary (previous) Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $56k $60k |
Chairman Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $50k $53k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $19k $20k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $17k $18k |
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $16k $17k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $16k $17k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $16k $17k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $14k $15k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
Trustee (previous) Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $12k $13k |
Trustee (previous) Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $11k $12k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $7k $7k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $6k $6k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION INC 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
$14.9M
Itemized grants
50
Median grant
$203k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| RITA JUNE FOUNDATION | LOUISVILLE, KY | BEZOS ACADEMIES LOUISVILLE | $1.5M |
| KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM | LOUISVILLE, KY | "THE GREATEST RACE" 2025 FILM UPDATE AND LIGHTING ENHANCEMENT | $1M |
| KENTUCKY COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | FRANKFORT, KY | DRIVING TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS | $1M |
| FEDERATION OF APPALACHIAN HOUSING ENTERPRISES | BEREA, KY | PATHWAY TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESILIENT EKY | $881k |
| LOUISVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | LOUISVILLE, KY | RENOVATE AND MODERNIZE LIBRARIES | $755k |
| AMPED | LOUISVILLE, KY | 10-FOR 10 CAMPAIGN | $750k |
| PARKS ALLIANCE OF LOUISVILLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | ALBERTA O. JONES PARK AND BALLARD PARK PROJECTS | $750k |
| CENTRE COLLEGE | DANVILLE, KY | 2024 BROWN FELLOWS PROGRAM | $749k |
| THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | GATEWAY ON BROADWAY COMMUNITY SERVICE FACILITY | $575k |
| KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC | VERSAILLES, KY | A HOME FOR HOPE AT ECTC | $550k |
| UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION | LOUISVILLE, KY | 2024 BROWN FELLOWS PROGRAM | $536k |
| AMERICANA COMMUNITY CENTER | LOUISVILLE, KY | HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE | $500k |
| GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF KENTUCKY INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | GOODWILL OPPORTUNITY CAMPUS IN WEST LOUISVILLE | $500k |
| J B SPEED ART MUSEUM | LOUISVILLE, KY | SPEED ART PARK | $500k |
| KENTUCKY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION | LEXINGTON, KY | EXPANSION OF NEW/LARGER STUDIO AND PRODUCTION SPACE | $500k |
| YMCA OF GREATER LOUISVILLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | RENOVATIONS TO CHESTNUT STREET YMCA | $500k |
| TEACH KENTUCKY INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $350k |
| SIMMONS COLLEGE OF KENTUCKY | LOUISVILLE, KY | ADVANCING SCKY WITH THE ADDITION OF KEY STAFFING POSITIONS | $343k |
| FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY INC | HAZARD, KY | BUILDING A RURAL DEVELOPMENT HUB THROUGH LOCALLY CONTROLLED PHILANTHROPY | $251k |
| ART CENTER OF THE BLUEGRASS | DANVILLE, KY | CREATION OF THE GLASS MUSEUM | $250k |
| DELTA FOUNDATION INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | HEADQUARTERS BUILDING | $250k |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF KENTUCKIANA INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $250k |
| RIVERSIDE FARNSLEY-MOREMAN LANDING INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | RIVERSIDE VISITOR CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT | $250k |
| CENTRE COLLEGE | DANVILLE, KY | 2024 BROWN FELLOWS PROGRAM | $230k |
| FAMILY & CHILDREN'S PLACE | LOUISVILLE, KY | STRENGTHEN INTERNAL STAFF CAPACITY | $205k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $366k in 2023 to $381k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 21%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 30% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Chair 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 JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION INC received $381,315 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Kentucky: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Kentucky, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION INC reported $14.3M in total revenue and $22.4M 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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