Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 9 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 |
|---|---|
Director Unclassified | $6k $7k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Chair Board Chair 10th to 25th percentile | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
Director Unclassified | $4k $4k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MARGARET C WOODSON FOUNDATION INC equaled 0.6% 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
$1M
Itemized grants
72
Median grant
$8k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATAWBA COLLEGE | SALISBURY, NC | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT - ROWAN AND DAVIE COUNTY STUDENTS | $75k |
| CHILDREN'S HOPE ALLIANCE | BARIUM SPRINGS, NC | HEALING THE HURT THROUGH OUTPATIENT THERAPY | $75k |
| DAVIDSON COLLEGE | DAVIDSON, NC | 2023-24 MARGARET C. WOODSON SCHOLARSHIP | $75k |
| MARY BALDWIN UNIVERSITY | STAUNTON, VA | WOODSON 1ST SCHOLARSHIP - COHORT 3 | $75k |
| COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC OF ROWAN COUNTY INC | SALISBURY, NC | MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND PHARMACY OPERATING EXPENSES | $45k |
| ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES | SALISBURY, NC | CRISIS ASSISTANCE NETWORK - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; MIRACLES ON THE HORIZON; IN HONOR & APPRECIATION OF TRICIA JOHNSON FOR HER SERVICE ON THE WOODSON FOUNDATION BOARD | $45k |
| TERRIE HESS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | SALISBURY, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $37k |
| LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE | SALISBURY, NC | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDER-RESOURCED STUDENTS | $35k |
| ROWAN-SALISBURY SCHOOL SYSTEM | SALISBURY, NC | HORIZON UNLIMITED - MARGARET C. WOODSON PLANETARIUM MAINTENANCE IN 2023 | $26k |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF ROWAN INC | SALISBURY, NC | NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND GROCERIES | $25k |
| NEXT GENERATION SPORTS ACADEMY | SALISBURY, NC | ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE | $25k |
| ROWAN-CABARRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | SALISBURY, NC | REMOVING EDUCATIONAL BARRIERS: SCHOLARSHIPS AND EMERGENCY FUNDING | $25k |
| DRAGONFLY HOUSE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | MOCKSVILLE, NC | COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION | $20k |
| STOREHOUSE FOR JESUS | MOCKSVILLE, NC | FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR LOW INCOME UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS | $20k |
| HOOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY | SALISBURY, NC | WOODSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AND ANNUAL FUND PROGRAM | $18k |
| DAVIE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA | MOCKSVILLE, NC | DAVIE CENTER FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION OPERATING FUND | $18k |
| FAMILY CRISIS COUNCIL OF ROWAN INC | SALISBURY, NC | FAMILY CRISIS COUNCIL OF ROWAN OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF ROWAN COUNTY INC | SALISBURY, NC | MARGARET C. WOODSON SPAY/NEUTER AND VACCINE PROGRAM | $15k |
| PARTNERS IN LEARNING CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | SALISBURY, NC | NEW FACILITY AND CLINICAL SERVICES | $15k |
| CAPSTONE RECOVERY CENTER INC | SALISBURY, NC | SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROGRAM | $10k |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ROWAN COUNTY | SALISBURY, NC | VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | $10k |
| DAVIE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES | MOCKSVILLE, NC | DAVIE COUNTY COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC PROGRAM | $10k |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF DAVIE COUNTY | MOCKSVILLE, NC | HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND SHELTER DIVERSION | $10k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ROWAN COUNTY | SALISBURY, NC | PURCHASE OF BUILDING LOTS | $10k |
| HAPPY ROOTS INC | SALISBURY, NC | ROWAN COUNTY SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAMS | $10k |
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Board Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 6%.
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 (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 MARGARET C WOODSON FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Chair of MARGARET C WOODSON FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of MARGARET C WOODSON FOUNDATION INC received $4,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at MARGARET C WOODSON FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at MARGARET C WOODSON FOUNDATION INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MARGARET C WOODSON FOUNDATION INC equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MARGARET C WOODSON FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MARGARET C WOODSON FOUNDATION INC reported $856k in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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