Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman of the Trustees, President Board Chair Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $745k $813k |
Senior Vp, Director of Programs Senior Vice President Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $678k $740k |
Senior Vp, Cfo, Investment Cmt 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $192k $209k |
Assistant Secretary Board Secretary Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $182k $199k |
Trustee, Secretary, Audit Cmt. Chairma Board Member Above 90th percentile | $80k $87k |
Vice Chair. of the Trustees, Invst Cmt Board Vice Chair 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $75k $82k |
Trustee, Grants Adv. Cmt & Investment Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $40k $44k |
Trustee & Grants Committee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $40k $44k |
Trustee & Audit Committee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $40k $44k |
Trustee, Audit & Compensation Cmt. Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $40k $44k |
Trustee, Investment Cmt., Grants Cmt Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $40k $44k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at SMITH RICHARDSON 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$22.8M
Itemized grants
282
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY COUNCIL | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $400k |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES INC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $400k |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY | REDWOOD CITY, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $361k |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY | PROVIDENCE, RI | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $350k |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $319k |
| PETER G PETERSON INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300k |
| RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300k |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME | NOTRE DAME, IN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300k |
| THE ALEXANDER HAMILTON SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $278k |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY | REDWOOD CITY, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $275k |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY FOR STRATEGIC EDUCATION | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $275k |
| NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH INC | CAMBRIDGE, MA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $264k |
| CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES INC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $258k |
| AMERICA ABROAD MEDIA | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250k |
| ASIA SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250k |
| CENTER FOR ADVANCED DEFENSE STUDIES INC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250k |
| NONPROLIFERATION POLICY EDUCATION CENTER | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250k |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY | BERKELEY, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250k |
| GJRTT FAMILY GRANTS PROGRAM | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250k |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250k |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $245k |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | CAMBRIDGE, MA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $234k |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $230k |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC | ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $225k |
| JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $225k |
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 SMITH RICHARDSON FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Chair of SMITH RICHARDSON FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of SMITH RICHARDSON FOUNDATION INC received $744,530 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at SMITH RICHARDSON FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at SMITH RICHARDSON FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SMITH RICHARDSON FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SMITH RICHARDSON FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SMITH RICHARDSON FOUNDATION INC reported $44.4M in total revenue and $24.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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