Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $286k $312k |
Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $101k $110k |
Assistant Secretary/treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $62k $68k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $25k $27k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $25k $27k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $25k $27k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$15.3M
Itemized grants
236
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC HEALTH FOUNDATION | CHAPEL HILL, NC | RESTRICTED - LINEBERGER TOMORROW'S BEST HOPE | $667k |
| ASHEVILLE SCHOOL | ASHEVILLE, NC | RESTRICTED - HUMANITIES & ECONOMICS PROGRAM | $500k |
| ECONOMIC POLICY INNOVATION CENTER | ARLINGTON, VA | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $500k |
| UNC CH | CHAPEL HILL, NC | RESTRICTED - PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, & ECONOMICS | $500k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - JULY 2023 | $329k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - AUG 2023 | $329k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - SEPT 2023 | $329k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - OCT 2023 | $329k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - NOV 2023 | $329k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - DEC 2023 | $329k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - JAN 2024 | $329k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - FEB 2024 | $329k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - MARCH 2024 | $329k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - APRIL 2024 | $329k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - MAY 2024 | $329k |
| JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | UNRESTRICTED - JUNE 2024 | $329k |
| ADVANCING AMERICAN FREEDOM FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $250k |
| INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES | ARLINGTON, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $250k |
| UNC CH | CHAPEL HILL, NC | RESTRICTED - PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, AND ECONOMICS PROGRAM | $250k |
| NCSU | RALEIGH, NC | RESTRICTED - PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS, AND ECONOMICS PROGRAM | $220k |
| FREOPP - FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY | AUSTIN, TX | RESTRICTED - FUTURE OF FREEDOM INITIATIVE | $200k |
| THE VILLAGE CHURCH OF ST GEORGE | ST GEORGE, SC | UNRESTRICTED | $185k |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | DURHAM, NC | RESTRICTED - CENTER FOR THE HISTORY OF POLITICAL ECONOMY | $175k |
| REASON FOUNDATION INC | WASHINGTON, DC | RESTRICTED - FUTURE OF FREEDOM INITIATIVE | $135k |
| THE FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES | WASHINGTON, DC | RESTRICTED - FUTURE OF FREEDOM INITIATIVE | $135k |
Up 3%
from 2022
From $276k in 2022 to $286k in 2023.
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 President pay rose 3% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 141%.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 17% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
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 ($50M - $150M), 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 JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION received $285,500 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Board President at JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION reported $14M in total revenue and $16.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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