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 in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & Board President Above 90th percentile | $289k $306k |
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 MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC equaled 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
$16.8M
Itemized grants
171
Median grant
$65k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE | CHARLOTTE, NC | SCHLOARSHIP FUNDS FOR COLLEGE TRADE | $2M |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | CHARLOTTE, NC | RESPONSE TO NATURAL AND PERSONAL DIS | $500k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTH ATLANTIC | RALEIGH, NC | SUPPORTING WOMENS AND REPRODUCTIVE H | $500k |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | CHARLOTTE, NC | SCHLOARSHIP FUNDS FOR COLLEGE ACCESS | $400k |
| CHARMECK FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | RESOURCE CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF TRAUM | $300k |
| CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY | CHARLOTTE, NC | CRISIS FUNDING FOR RENT AND UTILITIE | $300k |
| DREAMKEY PARTNERS INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS AND SUPPORTI | $300k |
| NOURISH UP (FORMERLY LOAVES & FISHE | CHARLOTTE, NC | FOOD WAREHOUSE AND SUPPLYING TO COMM | $300k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE CHARLOT | CHARLOTTE, NC | CRITICAL HOME REPAIR TO ALLOW HOME O | $250k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE CHARLOT | CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORTING NEW BUILDS FOR AFFORDABLE | $250k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE CHARLOT | CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORTING NEW BUILDS FOR AFFORDABLE | $250k |
| NOURISH UP (FORMERLY LOAVES & FISHE | CHARLOTTE, NC | FOOD WAREHOUSE AND SUPPLYING TO COMM | $250k |
| ROOF ABOVE | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROVIDING SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL H | $250k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORTING A HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WO | $250k |
| THOMPSON CHILD AND FAMILY FOCUS | MATTHEWS, NC | CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES | $250k |
| BCDI-CAROLINAS | CHARLOTTE, NC | AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM FOR | $200k |
| CHARLOTTE FAMILY HOUSING | CHARLOTTE, NC | SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR | $200k |
| CHILDREN'S ATTENTION HOME INC | ROCK HILL, SC | GROUP HOME SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN FO | $200k |
| FREEDOM SCHOOL PARTNERS | CHARLOTTE, NC | SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM FOCUSED ON L | $200k |
| HOMEFRONT | LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ | HOMELESSNESS SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE | $200k |
| ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | ATLANTA, GA | FOOD BANK PROVIDING FOOD TO COMMUNIT | $150k |
| CARE RING INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | FREE AND CHARITABLE CLINIC PROVIDING | $150k |
| CHARLOTTE CENTER FOR LEGAL ADVOCACY | CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORTING LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING HO | $150k |
| COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS | CHARLOTTE, NC | LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN IN | $150k |
| LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA | RALEIGH, NC | HOUSING EVICTION LEGAL REPRESENTATIO | $150k |
Up 44%
from 2023
From $200k in 2023 to $289k in 2024.
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.
Board President pay rose 44% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 34%.
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 MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board President of MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC received $288,542 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Board President at MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC reported $19.8M in total revenue and $18.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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