Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO Above 90th percentile | $388k $423k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $150k $164k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at STILL WATER FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$11.7M
Itemized grants
79
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL | AUSTIN, TX | EDUCATIONAL - TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S ENDOWMENT. | $3M |
| BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART | AUSTIN, TX | CULTURAL - FOR THE GROUNDS REDEVELOPMENT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | $1M |
| LANDMARKS - THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | CULTURAL - FOR THE ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN. | $1M |
| ABILENE HERITAGE SQUARE | ABILENE, TX | CULTURAL - TO SUPPORT THE REVITALIZATION PROJECT. | $500k |
| ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL | AUSTIN, TX | EDUCATIONAL - FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | $500k |
| PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION | MIDLAND, TX | CHARITABLE - STILL WATER FOUNDATION II DONOR-ADVISED FUND. | $410k |
| SAN FRANCISCO ZEN CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $354k |
| LANDMARKS - THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $275k |
| BROOKWOOD IN GEORGETOWN | GEORGETOWN, TX | CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $250k |
| RETINA FOUNDATION | DALLAS, TX | EDUCATION - TO SUPPORT AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION RESEARCH. | $250k |
| ST JOHN'S COLLEGE | SANTA FE, NM | EDUCATIONAL - TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL AID FOR THE STUDENTS ON THE SANTA FE CAMPUS. | $250k |
| TEXAN BY NATURE | AUSTIN, TX | CHARITABLE - TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY FUND. | $250k |
| SAN FRANCISCO ZEN CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CHARITABLE - TO SUPPORT THE TASAJARA WINTER 2023 PRACTICE. | $200k |
| HILL COUNTRY CONSERVANCY | AUSTIN, TX | CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $157k |
| TEXAS AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST | SAN ANTONIO, TX | CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $150k |
| HOUSTON ZEN CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | CHARITABLE - TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CAMPUS AND RETREAT CENTER. | $130k |
| FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES | AUSTIN, TX | CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $125k |
| MINDPOP | AUSTIN, TX | CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $125k |
| MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | CHARITABLE - TO SUPPORT THE BREAST CANCER MOON SHOT PROGRAM. | $100k |
| SKYSTONE FOUNDATION | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | CHARITABLE - FOR THE RODEN CRATER LEADERSHIP CIRCLE. | $100k |
| TEXAN BY NATURE | AUSTIN, TX | CHARITABLE - TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION PARTNERS PROGRAM. | $100k |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AUSTIN CIVITAS INSTITUTE | AUSTIN, TX | EDUCATIONAL - TO SUPPORT THE STUDENT EXCELLENCE FUND. | $100k |
| WATER FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | CHARITABLE - IN SUPPORT OF THE TEXAS WELLSPRING FUND. | $100k |
| TOUCHSTONES DISCUSSION PROJECT | STEVENSVILLE, MD | CHARITABLE - TO SUPPORT BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY. | $90k |
| CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION | BOERNE, TX | CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $80k |
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 STILL WATER FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of STILL WATER FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of STILL WATER FOUNDATION received $387,750 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at STILL WATER FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at STILL WATER FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at STILL WATER FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are STILL WATER FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, STILL WATER FOUNDATION reported $16.8M in total revenue and $18.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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