SUPPORTING UNDERREPRESENTED PIERCE COUNTY STUDENTS OF COLOR TO OVERCOME FINANCIAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL BARRIERS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION. OUR VISION IS FOR OUR STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE WITH THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS TO BE CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE, LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND BECOME PERSONALLY EMPOWERED.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2022
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $147k $168k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2022, the highest total compensation at R MERLE PALMER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about R MERLE PALMER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of R MERLE PALMER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION earn?
In 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of R MERLE PALMER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION received $147,495 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Washington, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at R MERLE PALMER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Washington, the 2022 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at R MERLE PALMER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2022, the highest total compensation at R MERLE PALMER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are R MERLE PALMER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2022, R MERLE PALMER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION reported $1.4M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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