Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $59k $64k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $38k $41k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Oklahoma | $35k $38k |
VP Finance Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $35k $38k |
VP Finance Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $35k $38k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at Mervin Bovaird Foundation 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$1.9M
Itemized grants
64
Median grant
$13k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $440k |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $240k |
| Town & Country School | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $80k |
| University of Oklahoma - Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $75k |
| OU Foundation Inc | Norman, OK | General Support | $75k |
| Clarehouse Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $70k |
| Little Light House | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $60k |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $50k |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Services Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $45k |
| Tulsa Ballet | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $30k |
| Chamber Music Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $30k |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $30k |
| Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma Chapter | Chicago, IL | General Support | $25k |
| Stand in the Gap Ministries | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $25k |
| First Tee of Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $25k |
| Eden Village of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $25k |
| Iron Gate Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20k |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20k |
| Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20k |
| Tulsa Symphony | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20k |
| Tulsa Tough Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20k |
| Circle Cinema Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20k |
| Fab Lab Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20k |
| Boston Avenue Helping Hands Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20k |
| Philos Hospitality Inc | Tulsa, OK | General Support | $20k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), 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 Mervin Bovaird Foundation
What does the Board President of Mervin Bovaird Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Board President of Mervin Bovaird Foundation received $58,666 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at Mervin Bovaird Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board President at Mervin Bovaird Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Mervin Bovaird Foundation equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Mervin Bovaird Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Mervin Bovaird Foundation reported $1.9M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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