(1) TO ADVANCE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF NEUROSURGERY, NEUROLOGY AND RELATED DISCIPLINES THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, THE PROVISION OF SURGICAL CARE, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED METHODS, SYSTEMS, TECHNIQUES, AND RESOURCES IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF. (2) TO ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION IN COORDINATION AND COOPERATION WITH COLLEGES AND MEDICINE, SCIENCE AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS, HOSPITALS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES AND OTHERS. (3) TO ENGAGE IN CLINICAL AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN CONJUCTION WITH THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY. (4) TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PATIENT CARE, HEALTH EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE, AND OTHER THERAPEUTIC HEALTH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, AGE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, HEALTH STATUS, VETERAN STATUS OR (WITHIN THE ECONOMIC RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE CORPORATION) ABILITY TO PAY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Tennessee.
- Base
- $248k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $248k | — | — | — | $282k $299k |
Clinical Research Manager Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $145k $153k |
Physician Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $118k $125k |
Physician Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $103k $110k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SEMMES-MURPHEY FOUNDATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 32%
from 2023
From $214k in 2023 to $282k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 32% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 30%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SEMMES-MURPHEY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SEMMES-MURPHEY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SEMMES-MURPHEY FOUNDATION received $281,511 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Tennessee, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SEMMES-MURPHEY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Tennessee, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SEMMES-MURPHEY FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SEMMES-MURPHEY FOUNDATION equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are SEMMES-MURPHEY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SEMMES-MURPHEY FOUNDATION reported $2.4M in total revenue and $3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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