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 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $80k $85k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SAM GILLIAM FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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
$810k
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$200k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUNSTMUSEUM BASEL | SZ | DONATION OF 2 PIECES OF ARTWORK FOR DISPLAY | $400k |
| JB SPEED ART MUSEUM INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | DONATION | $321k |
| JOHN'S HOPKINS UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI SERVICES | BALTIMORE, MD | DONATION | $79k |
| BALLINGLEN ARTS FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | DONATION | $10k |
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 GILLIAM FOUNDATION
What does the Board Secretary of SAM GILLIAM FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Secretary of SAM GILLIAM FOUNDATION received $80,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Secretary roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Secretary pay at SAM GILLIAM FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Secretary at SAM GILLIAM FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SAM GILLIAM FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are SAM GILLIAM FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SAM GILLIAM FOUNDATION reported $3.4M in total revenue and $1.4M 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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