The Southern Palmetto Foundation works to drive positive economic Impact foster regional talent and improve overall quality of life throughout the CSRA with a focus on Barnwell and Allendale Counties.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and CEO 25th percentile to medianvs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers in South Carolina | $79k $84k |
Director of Programs Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $50k $53k |
Director of Marketing and Membership Director (Operational) Below 10th percentile | $7k $8k |
Programming Assistant Key Employee Below 10th percentile | $3k $3k |
Palmetto Innovation Center Coordinator Key Employee Below 10th percentile | $2k $2k |
Grant Writer Key Employee Below 10th percentile | $769 $816 |
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 SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $80k in 2023 to $79k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION received $79,281 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in South Carolina, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in South Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SOUTHERN PALMETTO FOUNDATION reported $393k in total revenue and $392k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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