Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $31k $33k |
Executive Director Below 10th percentile | $12k $13k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast 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 JOSEPH T AND HELEN M SIMPSON FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,948 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
$271k
Itemized grants
85
Median grant
$2k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE HEALTH AUXILIARY | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $26k |
| JOSEPH T SIMPSON PUBLIC LIBRARY | MECHANICSBURG, PA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $17k |
| VETERANS OUTREACH OF PA COMPANY | MECHANICSBURG, PA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $15k |
| UNITED WAY OF THE CAPITAL REGION (MA | ENOLA, PA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $15k |
| NEW HOPE MINISTRIES | DILLSBURG, PA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $12k |
| CAMP HEBRON | HALIFAX, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12k |
| FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES JTS SCHOLARSHIP | HARRISBURG, PA | JTS SCHOLARSHIP | $12k |
| PA DREAM HOUSE | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9k |
| WILDHEART MINISTRIES | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8k |
| HARRISBURG SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION | HARRISBURG, PA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $8k |
| SUNSHINE MINISTRIES | CARLISLE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7k |
| YMCA HARRISBURG AREA | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7k |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL PA | HARRISBURG, PA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $6k |
| SUSQUEHANNA ART MUSEUM | HARRISBURG, PA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $6k |
| CAPITAL AREA DREAM CENTER | HARRISBURG, PA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $6k |
| CAPITAL AREA THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASOC | GRANTVILLE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6k |
| SUSQUEHANNA CHORALE | HERSHEY, PA | SUPPORT | $5k |
| HOMELAND CENTER | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL OPERATING | $5k |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF CENTRAL PA | HERSHEY, PA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $4k |
| SALVATION ARMY | HARRISBURG, PA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $4k |
| GOODWILL KEYSTONE AREA | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL OPERATING | $4k |
| JOSHUA GROUP | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4k |
| THREE STAR FOUNDATION | HARRISBURG, PA | PUBLIC SUPPORT | $3k |
| DOWNTOWN DAILY BREAD | HARRISBURG, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
| GREENLIGHT OPERATION | CAMP HILL, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
Up 30%
from 2023
From $24k in 2023 to $31k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 30% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 86%.
- Chief Executive Officer 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 ($1M - $10M), 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 T AND HELEN M SIMPSON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of JOSEPH T AND HELEN M SIMPSON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of JOSEPH T AND HELEN M SIMPSON FOUNDATION received $30,700 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at JOSEPH T AND HELEN M SIMPSON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at JOSEPH T AND HELEN M SIMPSON FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at JOSEPH T AND HELEN M SIMPSON FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JOSEPH T AND HELEN M SIMPSON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, JOSEPH T AND HELEN M SIMPSON FOUNDATION reported $424k in total revenue and $406k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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