Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · 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 |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $171k $187k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BELK FOUNDATION equaled 7% 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
$1.9M
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$50k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE INC (TUTORING) | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR TEACHER CANDIDATES TO HAVE A HIGH-QUALITY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE BY TUTORING K-5 GRADE CMS STUDENTS IN FOUNDATIONAL READING. | $166k |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR READ CHARLOTTE, A COLLABORATIVE, COMMUNITY-WIDE MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO INCREASING THE % OF THIRD GRADERS READING ON GRADE LEVEL. | $150k |
| AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT - CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE TUTORING TO ASPIRING 1ST - 3RD GRADE READERS WHO ARE BEHIND IN READING. ALSO ADDITIONAL FUNDING AWARDED TO LAUNCH A TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH OF THEIR TUTORING PROGRAM. | $100k |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPING IMPACT-DRIVEN TEACHERS AND LEADERS. TEACH FOR AMERICA SUPPORTS FIRST-AND SECOND-YEAR TEACHERS WHO TEACH SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE STUDENTS IN HIGHEST NEED CLASSROOMS. | $100k |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY (TURNAROUND) | RALEIGH, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY IN CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURGS LOWEST-PERFORMING SCHOOLS THROUGH TEACHER RECRUITMENT, DEVELOPMENT, AND RETENTION. | $87k |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (EQUITABLE ROSTERING) | CHAPEL HILL, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO PILOT A SYSTEM FOR STUDENT ROSTERING PRACTICES. | $82k |
| INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF METROLINA INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR MULTI-LANGUAGE LEARNERS TO RECEIVE LITERACY TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. | $80k |
| HEART MATH TUTORING INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR A MATH INTERVENTION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CURRICULUM AND ON-SITE SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEER TUTORS IN TITLE I CMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. | $75k |
| HELPING EDUCATION | RALEIGH, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO DELIVER READING FLUENCY LITERACY PROGRAMMING TO CMS STUDENTS. | $75k |
| YMCA OF GREATER CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR Y READERS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING TO ACCELERATE LITERACY GROWTH FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE STUDENTS IN CMS. | $75k |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY (PRINCIPAL STUDY) | RALEIGH, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO DEVELOP AND PILOT A TRANSFORMATIONAL PRINCIPAL LEARNING MODEL FOR EARLY GRADES LEADERSHIP IN NORTH CAROLINA. | $70k |
| NATIONAL BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE - CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO THE FAMILY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (FEP) TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS AS LEADERS AND ADVOCATES OF THEIR FAMILIES. | $68k |
| URBANPROMISE CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS THAT PROVIDES OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME ACADEMIC AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. | $65k |
| CMS FOUNDATION (TEACHER INNOVATION) | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR COACHING AND PROJECT PLANNING FOR SCHOOLS AND TEACHER-LED TEAMS PARTICIPATING IN THE CMS FOUNDATION INNOVATION CENTER. | $50k |
| CMS FOUNDATION (TEACHER RESIDENCY) | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE CMS TEACHING RESIDENCY, WITH A GOAL OF INCREASING THE LICENSING OF NON-TRADITIONAL TEACHERS. | $50k |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS (SUMMER PROGRAM) | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR A COLLECTIVE OF 6 LOCAL NON-PROFIT PARTNERS WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS WHO HAVE ACCESS TO SUMMER PROGRAMS ACROSS CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS. | $50k |
| FREEDOM SCHOOL PARTNERS INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR SUMMER PROGRAM TO STOP SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AND CREATE PASSIONATE READERS AND LEARNERS. | $50k |
| LATINX EDUCATION CENTER | CHAPEL HILL, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE LATINX LEADERSHIP PIPELINES PRACTICES INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT SCHOOL LEADERS. | $50k |
| NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUCATION BEST NC | CARY, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE CONTINUED ADVOCACY FOR REFORM OF TEACHER COMPENSATION, LICENSURE, AND DEVELOPMENT. | $50k |
| OURBRIDGE INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM WITH A FOCUS ON LITERACY FOR CHILDREN FROM TITLE I CMS SCHOOLS. | $50k |
| NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS LEADERS FOR EDUCATION BEST NC | CARY, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR BEST NC, A NONPROFIT, NON-PARTISAN COALITION OF BUSINESS LEADERS COMMITTED TO TRANSFORMING NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATION THROUGH STATE POLICY AND ADVOCACY. | $45k |
| THE INNOVATION PROJECT (TIP) | RALEIGH, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO SUPPORT RURAL NC DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND ACADEMIC OUTCOMES THROUGH INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES. | $45k |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND INCREASE ATTENDANCE FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. | $40k |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | CHAPEL HILL, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR COMPARATIVE RESEARCH OF THE CMS AND NC TEACHER WORKFORCES, INCLUDING PREPARATION, EFFECTIVENESS AND RETENTION OF EXCELLENT TEACHERS. | $36k |
| NC ALLIANCE FOR SCHOOL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | RALEIGH, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT THE EARLY CAREER PRINCIPALS ACADEMY, A STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOR EARLY-CAREER PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS. | $35k |
Up 25%
from 2022
From $137k in 2022 to $171k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 25% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
What Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking executives earn in North Carolina
Comparable philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations in North Carolina pay their highest-earning executive a median of $42,970.
These are philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 471 organizations across 471 filings (2022 – 2024).
See full Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking pay data for North Carolina →Common questions about THE BELK FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE BELK FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE BELK FOUNDATION received $171,204 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE BELK FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE BELK FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE BELK FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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