Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $78k $83k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $58k $62k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at RUBY AND ERNEST MCSWAIN WORTHY LANDS equaled 5% 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
$957k
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF SANFORD | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $250k |
| OUTREACH MISSION | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $110k |
| FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NC | RALEIGH, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $75k |
| LEE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| NCSU - NC VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| TEMPLE THEATRE | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| SALVATION ARMY | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $35k |
| SANFORD BRUSH & PALETTE CLUB | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPEINT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $32k |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | RALEIGH, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25k |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL CAROLINA | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25k |
| BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRY OF SANFORD | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25k |
| INGRAM FAMILY YMCA | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25k |
| BREADBASKET OF SANFORD | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20k |
| CHRISTIANS UNITED OUTREACH CENTER | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20k |
| ENRICHMENT CENTER OF LEE COUNTY | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20k |
| FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20k |
| LEE COUNTY HAVEN | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20k |
| MEALS ON WHEELS | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20k |
| CAROLINA ANIMAL RESCUE & ADOPTION | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15k |
| BAPTIST ON MISSION | CARY, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10k |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10k |
| HELPING HANDS CLINIC | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10k |
| HOLLY'S NEST | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10k |
| FAMILY PROMISE | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10k |
| CCCC FOUNDATION | SANFORD, NC | FUND RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5k |
Up 12%
from 2023
From $70k in 2023 to $78k in 2024.
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.
Board Member pay rose 12% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 198%.
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 ($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 RUBY AND ERNEST MCSWAIN WORTHY LANDS
What does the Board Member of RUBY AND ERNEST MCSWAIN WORTHY LANDS earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of RUBY AND ERNEST MCSWAIN WORTHY LANDS received $78,436 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at RUBY AND ERNEST MCSWAIN WORTHY LANDS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at RUBY AND ERNEST MCSWAIN WORTHY LANDS falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at RUBY AND ERNEST MCSWAIN WORTHY LANDS equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are RUBY AND ERNEST MCSWAIN WORTHY LANDS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, RUBY AND ERNEST MCSWAIN WORTHY LANDS reported $2.4M in total revenue and $1.5M 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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