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 Tennessee.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $242k $256k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANDRA SCHATTEN FOUNDATION equaled 11% 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
$1.8M
Itemized grants
38
Median grant
$11k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $732k |
| CENTENNIAL PARK CONSERVANCY | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $250k |
| THE FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $168k |
| NASHVILLE BALLET | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $138k |
| CHEEKWOOD | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $78k |
| EQUAL CHANCE FOR EDUCATION | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $58k |
| TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $52k |
| NASHVILLE SYMPHONY | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $40k |
| TENNESSEE FREEDOM CIRCLE EDUCATION FUND | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $30k |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TN | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $30k |
| NASHVILLE PUBLIC MEDIA | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $25k |
| NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $25k |
| OZ ARTS NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $25k |
| THE PORCH | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $25k |
| THIS IS NOTEWORTHY | WATER VALLEY, MS | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $25k |
| CIVIC DESIGN CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $20k |
| HUMANITIES TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $18k |
| STUDIO TENN | FRANKLIN, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $15k |
| THE HARPETH CONSERVANCY | BRENTWOOD, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $15k |
| BELCOURT THEATRE | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $8k |
| GORDON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER - NASHVILLE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $8k |
| NASHVILLE ZOO | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $6k |
| GOODWILL | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $6k |
| NASHVILLE DOLPHINS | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $5k |
| ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION | $5k |
Up 53%
from 2023
From $158k in 2023 to $242k 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 53% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 14%.
- Board Secretary pay held roughly steady 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 ($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 SANDRA SCHATTEN FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of SANDRA SCHATTEN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of SANDRA SCHATTEN FOUNDATION received $241,771 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at SANDRA SCHATTEN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at SANDRA SCHATTEN FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SANDRA SCHATTEN FOUNDATION equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SANDRA SCHATTEN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SANDRA SCHATTEN FOUNDATION reported $2.6M in total revenue and $2.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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