THE MISSION OF THE TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION, A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY TENNESSEE LAWYERS, IS TO HONOR LAWYERS WHO HAVE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES IN THE PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY AND TO SUPPORT, WITH MONETARY GRANTS, ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE INDIGENT AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exe. Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $151k | — | — | $10k | $167k $182k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION
What does the Director (Operational) of TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION received $166,661 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TENNESSEE BAR FOUNDATION reported $10.2M in total revenue and $3.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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