Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $12k $13k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 3% 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
$394k
Itemized grants
20
Median grant
$13k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $152k |
| THE CHARITY BALL ASSOCIATION OF SAN ANTONIO INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $27k |
| CRU | ORLANDO, FL | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $25k |
| UNITED WAY OF SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $25k |
| SCOUTING AMERICA | IRVING, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $25k |
| ARBORETUM SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $25k |
| HAVEN FOR HOPE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $20k |
| TOBIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $20k |
| SAN ANTONIO YOUTH FOR CHRIST | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $15k |
| REMEMBER THE ALAMO FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $13k |
| CLEFT OF THE ROCK CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $13k |
| PAPE-DAWSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $8k |
| SAN PEDRO PLAYHOUSE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $8k |
| OPERA SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $5k |
| CLASSICAL MUSIC INSTITUTE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $5k |
| WITTE MUSEUM | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $5k |
| KLRN | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $3k |
| LEIJA FAMILY FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $2k |
| YOUTH CENTER OF TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $1k |
| SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $500 |
Held steady
from 2023
From $12k in 2023 to $12k 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 Treasurer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 91%.
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 SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Treasurer of SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION received $12,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Treasurer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $307k in total revenue and $428k 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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