Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 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 |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Alabama | $8k $8k |
Committee Member/secretary Board Secretary 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
Chairperson Board Chair 10th to 25th percentile | $3k $3k |
Committee Member Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Committee Member Unclassified | $2k $2k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MW SMITH JR FOUNDATION equaled 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
$147k
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE SMITH MEMORIAL LIBRARY | JACKSON, AL | COMMUNITY EDUCATION | $52k |
| KINGS KIDS FOUNDATION INC | MOBILE, AL | COMMUNITY WELFARE | $30k |
| WILCOX COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION | CAMDEN, AL | COMMUNITY WELFARE | $29k |
| FAIRHOPE FILM FESTIVAL | FAIRHOPE, AL | COMMUNITY PROMOTION OF ARTS | $25k |
| PRIDE OF ATMORE | ATMORE, AL | COMMUNITY WELFARE | $5k |
| ALABAMA JUNIOR MISS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | MOBILE, AL | SCHOLARSHIP | $3k |
| FRIENDS OF THE SWIFT COLES HISTORIC HOME | MONTROSE, AL | COMMUNITY WELFARE | $2k |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | FAIRHOPE, AL | COMMUNITY WELFARE | $2k |
Board Member pay rose 79% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 73%.
- Board Secretary pay rose 26% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Chair pay rose 52% from 2023 to 2024.
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 MW SMITH JR FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of MW SMITH JR FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of MW SMITH JR FOUNDATION received $7,652 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Alabama, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at MW SMITH JR FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Alabama, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at MW SMITH JR FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MW SMITH JR FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are MW SMITH JR FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MW SMITH JR FOUNDATION reported $233k in total revenue and $199k 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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