Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · 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 percentile | $149k $158k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 6% 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
$2.4M
Itemized grants
86
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMERALD CHARTER SCHOOLS EMERALD CHARTER SCHOOLS | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500k |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION | KNOXVILLE, TN | COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK | $200k |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $175k |
| EAST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY DESIGN CEN EAST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY DESIGN CENTER | KNOXVILLE, TN | SPONSORSHIP | $150k |
| KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENERS KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENERS | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| YOUR MOVE COLLECTIVE YOUR MOVE COLLECTIVE | ALPHARETTA, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| AUTISM BREAKTHROUGH OF KNOXVILLE AUTISM BREAKTHROUGH OF KNOXVILLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| EAST TENNESSEE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL EAST TENNESSEE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| KIM HEALTH CENTER KIM HEALTH CENTER | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| KNOXVILLE OPERA KNOXVILLE OPERA | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| KOINONIA FOUNDATION OF KNOXVILLE KOINONIA FOUNDATION OF KNOXVILLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | KNOXVILLE, TN | SPONSORSHIP OF CONCERT | $40k |
| REAL TALK MENTORING INC REAL TALK MENTORING INC | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35k |
| HEALING THE HOME HEALING THE HOME | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| FOCUS MINISTIES FOCUS MINISTRIES | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER | KNOXVILLE, TN | 100KNOXVILLE | $25k |
| KNOXVILLE HISTORY PROJECT KNOXVILLE HISTORY PROJECT | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| MEN OF VALOR MEN OF VALOR | ANTIOCH, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| PARTNERSHIP TENNESSEE PARTNERSHIP TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| RAISING A VOICE RAISING A VOICE | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| SPARK SPARK | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| STREET HOPE TN STREET HOPE TN | POWELL, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| THRIVE THRIVE | KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), 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 LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION received $148,951 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $1.3M in total revenue and $2.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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