Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Officer Unclassified | $79k $84k |
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $62k $65k |
Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $56k $60k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $10k $11k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $6k $6k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $6k $6k |
Key Employee Unclassified | $6k $6k |
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 THE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION equaled 5% 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
$1.2M
Itemized grants
62
Median grant
$18k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | EDUCATION | $45k |
| BILL OF RIGHTS INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $45k |
| HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $40k |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR P | WASHINGTON, DC | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $38k |
| INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE | WILMINGTON, DE | EDUCATION | $35k |
| ASHBROOK CENTER AT ASHLAND UNIVERSI | ASHLAND, OH | EDUCATION | $35k |
| FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION | ATLANTA, GA | EDUCATION | $35k |
| THE FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES | WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION | $35k |
| REASON FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | EDUCATION | $35k |
| STATE POLICY NETWORK | ARLINGTON, VA | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $35k |
| INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE | ARLINGTON, VA | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $30k |
| TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $30k |
| JACK MILLER CENTER | BALA CYNWYD, PA | EDUCATION | $30k |
| MOVING PICTURES INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION | $30k |
| PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $30k |
| MERCATUS CENTER | ARLINGTON, VA | EDUCATION | $28k |
| INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES | ARLINGTON, VA | EDUCATION | $28k |
| FREE THE PEOPLE FIGHT THE POWER FOU | WASHINGTON, DC | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $28k |
| BARRY GOLDWATER INSTITUTE FOR PUBLI | PHOENIX, AZ | EDUCATION | $25k |
| INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE | OAKLAND, CA | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $25k |
| YOUNG AMERICAS FOUNDATION | RESTON, VA | EDUCATION | $25k |
| CATO INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $25k |
| MISSISSIPPI CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLIC | JACKSON, MS | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $25k |
| CONSTITUTING AMERICA INC | COLLEYVILLE, TX | EDUCATION | $23k |
| COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION | $20k |
Up 5%
from 2023
From $76k 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.
Board President pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 26%.
- Board Secretary pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), 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 THE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION received $61,524 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION reported $2.4M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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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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