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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $35k $37k |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC 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
$868k
Itemized grants
102
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKANSAS GAME & FISH | LITTLE ROCK, AR | TRACK CHAIR PROGRAM | $60k |
| U OF A COLLEGEIMPACT AR FELLOWSHIP | FAYETVILLE, AR | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $27k |
| WINGS OF HOPE FAMILY CRISIS SERVICES | STILLWATER, OK | CHILDREN'S ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | $26k |
| CENTERS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES | LITTLE ROCK, AR | UPDATING ROOMS FOR YOUTH WHO LIVE AT THE SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL CENTER | $25k |
| PGA TOUR CHARITIES | PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL | GENERAL DONATION FOR YOUTH PROGRAMMING | $25k |
| HOOPLIFE | ROLAND, AR | HOOPLIFE SUMMER CAMP | $25k |
| MIRACLE LEAGUE OF LITTLE ROCK | LITTLE ROCK, AR | FIELD REPAIR | $25k |
| OUR DAILY BREAD FOOD & RESOURCE CENTER | STILLWATER, OK | LINCOLN ACADEMY MARKETPLACE EXPANSION | $25k |
| THE ALLEN SCHOOL | LITTLE ROCK, AR | SENSORY GYM RETROFIT - PHASE II | $25k |
| BELIEVE MEMPHIS ACADEMY | MEMPHIS, TN | 1 SCHOOL 1 MISSION PROGRAM | $23k |
| COLUMBIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE | COLUMBIA, MO | OUTDOOR CLASSROOM PROGRAM | $23k |
| REACHING FOR LIFE INC | STAR CITY, AR | ADVENTURES IN READING & WRITING FUN PROGRAM | $22k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF JEFFERSON COUNTY | PINE BLUFF, AR | GENERAL DONATION FOR YOUTH PROGRAMMING | $20k |
| BRYANT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | BRYANT, AR | BLUE DOOR LITERACY | $20k |
| NEW HOPE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | MARYVILLE, TN | PRIVACY FENCE FOR THERAPY GARDEN PROGRAM | $20k |
| SORY ELEMENTARY | SHERMAN, TX | LEADER IN ME AT SORY ELEMENTARY PROGRAM | $19k |
| REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INC | COLUMBIA, MO | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $17k |
| AGAPE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES | MEMPHIS, TN | PCN STARS PROGRAM | $16k |
| COMPASS ACADEMY | CONWAY, AR | SENSORY FRIENDLY INDOOR PLAYGROUND | $15k |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF TULSA | TULSA, OK | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $15k |
| DREW LEWIS FOUNDATION | SPRINGFIELD, MO | RISE KIDS TOOLS PROGRAM | $15k |
| FRIENDS OF HAGERMAN | SHERMAN, TX | HANDS ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM | $14k |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS | PINE BLUFF, AR | ADVOCATING MEDICAL NEEDS TO ABUSED CHILDREN | $13k |
| ALS ASSOCIATION | ROGERS, AR | ALS CEO SOAK | $13k |
| SECOND CHANCE YOUTH RANCH | BRYANT, AR | OUTDOOR COMMUNITY SPACE PROGRAM | $12k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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Common questions about SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC received $34,615 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC reported $1.2M in total revenue and $995k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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