Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Georgia | $220k $230k |
Vice President & Secretary Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $90k $94k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $77k $80k |
Trustee- Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $36k $38k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Georgia | $26k $27k |
Trustee- Elected 4/2/2024 Unclassified | $20k $20k |
Trustee- Deceased 1/23/2024 Unclassified | $88 $92 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 Joseph B Whitehead Foundation equaled 0.2% 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
$87.1M
Itemized grants
42
Median grant
$500k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | For the Joseph B. Whitehead Fund to support Achieve Atlanta, an initiative to improve the postsecondary success of students in Atlanta Public Schools. | $20M |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Priority initiatives of Smart Start to improve the quality and accessibility of early childhood education in metro Atlanta. | $14.7M |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities | Atlanta, GA | $67 million campaign to construct Ronald McDonald House at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's North Druid Hills campus. | $10M |
| The Salvation Army | Norcross, GA | $35 million campaign to construct the Center of Hope and expand programs. | $7M |
| United Way of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Priority initiatives of the Regional Commission on Homelessness. | $5M |
| Wellspring Living | Atlanta, GA | $25 million campaign to develop facilities and programs that provide a comprehensive continuum of care for survivors of trafficking. | $4.2M |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Implementation of the Marcus Autism Center's strategic plan to expand access to services and advance research on early brain development. | $4M |
| Ser Familia | Kennesaw, GA | $15.7 million campaign to establish a new headquarters in Cobb County for human services organization. | $3M |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Atlanta, GA | $19.3 million campaign to expand food distribution capacity with capital and technology updates. | $2M |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta | Chamblee, GA | Operating support. | $2M |
| Hillside | Atlanta, GA | $9 million campaign to expand capacity, make campus improvements, and grow community programs. | $2M |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta fbo redefinED Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Support of a loan guarantee fund for charter school facilities in metro Atlanta. | $1M |
| Partnership Against Domestic Violence | Atlanta, GA | $6 million campaign to establish a new emergency shelter in Fulton County for survivors of domestic violence. | $1M |
| Georgia Family Connection Partnership | Atlanta, GA | Support of statewide network ($700,000) and dropout prevention cohort ($250,000). | $950k |
| Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement | Duluth, GA | Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through leadership development. | $900k |
| Communities in Schools of Georgia | Atlanta, GA | Operating support for CISGA, which works to improve students' academic performance and reduce dropout rates. | $800k |
| Global Village Project | Decatur, GA | $5.375 million campaign to establish a new campus for school serving girls. | $750k |
| Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education | Atlanta, GA | Operating support for organization working to improve K-12 public education through research and public policy. | $650k |
| Georgia CASA | Atlanta, GA | Operating support ($500,000) and growth fund ($100,000) for organization providing advocates for children in foster care. | $600k |
| Horizons Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Expansion of academic enrichment program. | $500k |
| Nobis Works Inc | Marietta, GA | $5.86 million campaign to construct a new education and training center to expand services for individuals with disabilities. | $500k |
| Teach for America - Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Support for the recruitment, training and placement of corps members in metro Atlanta schools. | $500k |
| Good Samaritan Health Center | Atlanta, GA | $10 million capital and capacity-building campaign to expand community health services. | $400k |
| Open Doors | Atlanta, GA | $7.2 million campaign to expand services connecting homeless and low-income clients to affordable housing. | $400k |
| Voices for Georgia's Children | Atlanta, GA | Support of operations ($250,000) and the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network ($100,000). | $350k |
Up 78%
from 2023
From $124k in 2023 to $220k in 2024.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 78% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 206%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 26% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 22% 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 Joseph B Whitehead Foundation
What does the Board President of Joseph B Whitehead Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Board President of Joseph B Whitehead Foundation received $219,648 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at Joseph B Whitehead Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, the 2024 pay of the Board President at Joseph B Whitehead Foundation falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Joseph B Whitehead Foundation equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Joseph B Whitehead Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Joseph B Whitehead Foundation reported $265.5M in total revenue and $92.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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