Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $457k $478k |
Vice President & Secretary Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $188k $196k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $160k $167k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $47k $49k |
Trustee- Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $37k $39k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $37k $39k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $37k $39k |
Trustee- Deceased 1/23/2024 Unclassified | $137 $143 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc equaled 0.2% 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
$182.3M
Itemized grants
30
Median grant
$1.7M
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Development of Georgia State University's Panther Quad and associated improvements from 100 Edgewood to Woodruff Park. | $60M |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Renovation of Crestview Health and Rehabilitation Center, expansion of neighborhood outpatient centers, and other priority projects as part of Grady Health Systems $110 million campaign. | $40M |
| Ichauway Incorporated | Newton, GA | 2024 capital and operating needs. | $12.6M |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership | Atlanta, GA | Completion of the 22-mile trail corridor loop ($75 million) and support for the Legacy Resident Retention Program ($2.5 million) and Partnership operations ($2.5 million). | $10.7M |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center | Atlanta, GA | $67 million campaign to update facilities and community spaces. | $10M |
| APF Support Inc fbo Atlanta Police Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Construction of enhancement projects identified by the community for the Public Safety Training Center campus. | $10M |
| Atlanta History Center | Atlanta, GA | $48.5 million centennial anniversary campaign to improve the museum with new exhibits, digital storytelling, childrens offerings and campus updates. | $6M |
| Berry College | Mount Berry, GA | $33.4 million campaign to construct a health sciences building. | $5M |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Support to expand the nurse residency program at Emory Healthcare ($5 million) and pilot a nurse fellowship program at Emory's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing ($3.5 million). | $3.5M |
| Georgia World Congress Center Authority | Atlanta, GA | Support of improvements to the Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park. | $2.5M |
| HJ Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Atlanta, GA | Capital expansion as part of $44.5 million campaign to support entrepreneurs in Atlanta. | $2.5M |
| American Red Cross | Atlanta, GA | Disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in Georgia. | $2M |
| Grady Health Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Construction of training facilities ($6.6 million) and expansion of nursing education pipeline ($5 million) in partnership with Georgia State University. | $2M |
| PATH Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $17.6 million campaign to add 18 new miles of trails. | $2M |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Support of the Rollins Epidemiology Fellowship program. | $1.7M |
| Park Pride | Atlanta, GA | Support of the Legacy Grant Program to provide grants for park improvement projects. | $1.7M |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Support of research partnership with the Winship Cancer Institute. | $1.5M |
| Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Support of Downtown Reimagined initiative. | $1.5M |
| Woodward Academy | College Park, GA | $12.5 million Phase I campaign to renovate Brewster Hall and construct the Chapel Garden Pavilion. | $1.3M |
| Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area | Augusta, GA | Disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in Georgia. | $1M |
| Jewish HomeLife | Atlanta, GA | Improvements to William Breman Jewish Home and Balser Tower as part of $15.25 million campaign. | $1M |
| Georgia Research Alliance | Atlanta, GA | Support for a collaborative initiative to research neurodegenerative diseases and establishment of the Calvin Smyre GRA Eminent Scholar Chair. | $963k |
| Georgia State University Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Construction of training facilities ($10 million) and expansion of nursing education pipeline ($2 million) in partnership with Grady Health System. | $855k |
| Greater Atlanta Chamber Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Support of study to evaluate regional water needs and supply sources. | $680k |
| KidsPeace | Bowdon, GA | Facility improvements for Bowdon campus, a residential treatment facility for youth with mental health and behavioral challenges. | $350k |
Up 72%
from 2023
From $266k in 2023 to $457k in 2024.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay rose 72% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 70%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 22% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 18% 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 ($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 Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc
What does the Board President of Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc earn?
In 2024, the Board President of Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc received $457,410 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, the 2024 pay of the Board President at Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc equaled 0.2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc reported $419.9M in total revenue and $191.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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