THE NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FOUNDATION (NSAF) WAS FOUNDED IN 1990. IT IS A NON-PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION OF INSPIRING AND EMPOWERING STUDENT-ATHLETES TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE, ON AND OFF THE TRACK. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS, HIGH-PERFORMANCE CLINICS & PROGRAMS, THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD HALL OF FAME, AND DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE NSAF, PLEASE VISIT NSAF.ORG.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- $134k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers in Massachusetts | $150k | $134k | — | — | $284k $303k |
Chief Operating Officer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $125k $134k |
Exec Board Member Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $6k $6k |
Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $5k $5k |
Exec Board Member Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
Exec Board Member Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FOUNDATION equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 75%
from 2023
From $163k in 2023 to $284k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 75% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 7%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 9% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay rose 34% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FOUNDATION received $284,124 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in Massachusetts: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Massachusetts, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FOUNDATION equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FOUNDATION reported $2.6M in total revenue and $2.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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