INSPIRED BY THE LIFE, WORK, AND MORAL COURAGE OF AMERICAN JOURNALIST, EDUCATOR, AND HUMANITARIAN JAMES W. FOLEY, THE FOLEY FOUNDATION ADVOCATES FOR THE FREEDOM OF INNOCENT US NATIONALS HELD CAPTIVE ABROAD AND PROMOTE JOURNALIST SAFETY. TO DO THIS, WE CONDUCT UNIQUE AND AUTHORITATIVE RESEARCH ABOUT HOSTAGE-TAKING. WE USE DATA ABOUT ISSUES AND STRUCTURED INTERVIEWS THAT CAPTURE THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF HOSTAGE FAMILIES AND THOSE WHO HAVE RETURNED FROM CAPTIVITY TO INFORM THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS. WE MAKE LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REFORMS THAT WILL BRING MORE AMERICANS HOME MORE QUICKLY, SUPPORT VICTIMS, AND ULTIMATELY DETER AND PREVENT THE SCOURGE OF HOSTAGE-TAKING.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in New Hampshire.
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
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- Other
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- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentile | $180k | — | — | — | $180k $192k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at JAMES W FOLEY LEGACY FOUNDATION INC equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about JAMES W FOLEY LEGACY FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of JAMES W FOLEY LEGACY FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of JAMES W FOLEY LEGACY FOUNDATION INC received $180,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in New Hampshire, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at JAMES W FOLEY LEGACY FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in New Hampshire, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at JAMES W FOLEY LEGACY FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JAMES W FOLEY LEGACY FOUNDATION INC equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are JAMES W FOLEY LEGACY FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JAMES W FOLEY LEGACY FOUNDATION INC reported $716k in total revenue and $759k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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