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 Massachusetts.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $4k $4k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $4k $4k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MARY ELIZABETH PEARCE FOUNDATION TR equaled 0.4% 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
$1.1M
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORGES FOUNDATION | PLYMOUTH, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $750k |
| PILGRIM SOCIETY | PLYMOUTH, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60k |
| RI HOSPITAL | PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| PLYMOUTH PHILHARMONIC | PLYMOUTH, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $45k |
| BID PLYMOUTH FAMILY FUND | PLYMOUTH, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| BLACK FEATHER HORSE RESCUE | PLYMOUTH, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| PLYMOUTH INDEPENDENT | PLYMOUTH, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| WILDLANDS TRUST | PLYMOUTH, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| GRANGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| KENYON COLLEGE | GAMBIER, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10k |
Board Member pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 8%.
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 MARY ELIZABETH PEARCE FOUNDATION TR
What does the Board Member of MARY ELIZABETH PEARCE FOUNDATION TR earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of MARY ELIZABETH PEARCE FOUNDATION TR received $4,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at MARY ELIZABETH PEARCE FOUNDATION TR compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at MARY ELIZABETH PEARCE FOUNDATION TR falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MARY ELIZABETH PEARCE FOUNDATION TR equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MARY ELIZABETH PEARCE FOUNDATION TR's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MARY ELIZABETH PEARCE FOUNDATION TR reported $372k in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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