Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Alabama | $55k $59k |
Dist. Committee Chairman Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $25k $27k |
Dist. Committee Member Unclassified | $25k $27k |
Secretary Board Secretary 25th percentile to median | $10k $11k |
Dist. Committee Member Unclassified | $8k $9k |
Dist. Committee Member Unclassified | $8k $9k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BEN MAY CHARITABLE TRUST HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE equaled 3% 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
$1.3M
Itemized grants
49
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE | NEW YORK, NY | BEN MAY CENTER FOR CHEMICAL THEORY AND COMPUTATION | $250k |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | CANCER RESEARCH FUNDING | $250k |
| JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY | NEW YORK, NY | ANNUAL FUND | $75k |
| ORDER OF ST JOHN | WASHINGTON, DC | RESEARCH GENETIC EYE DISEASE | $75k |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE PERES INSTITUTE FOR PEACE | CORAL GABLES, FL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $50k |
| MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE | NEW ORLEANS, LA | RESEARCH LIBRARY AND READING ROOM | $50k |
| ST IGNATIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL | MOBILE, AL | EARLY LEARNING CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50k |
| FUSE PROJECT | MOBILE, AL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $40k |
| CHILDREN OF THE WORLD | FAIRHOPE, AL | DOMESTIC ADOPTION PROGRAM | $25k |
| CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURUN | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25k |
| CONGREGATION ORACH CHAIM | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25k |
| MOUNT VERNON LADIES ASSOC OF THE UNION | MOUNT VERNON, VA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25k |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25k |
| UNITED JEWISH APPEAL | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25k |
| MCGILL TOOLEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | MOBILE, AL | ST AUGUSTINE SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $25k |
| ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL | MONTGOMERY, AL | 2025 PRODUCTION OF HAMLET | $25k |
| CAHABA FOUNDATION | SELMA, AL | ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, ORRVILLE, AL | $20k |
| AZALEA CENTER FOR THE ARTS | MOBILE, AL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $18k |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ALABAMA | MOBILE, AL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $15k |
| DOROT | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $15k |
| GOVERNMENT STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | MOBILE, AL | GUESNARD HOUSE AND MUSIC PROGRAM | $15k |
| MAIN STREET MOBILE | MOBILE, AL | PUBLIC ART TRAIL | $15k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | MOBILE, AL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10k |
| CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | MOBILE, AL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10k |
| INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN JEWISH LIFE INC | JACKSON, MS | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $53k in 2023 to $55k 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 Member pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 25%.
- Board Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Secretary pay held roughly steady 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 ($25M - $50M), 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 BEN MAY CHARITABLE TRUST HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
What does the Board Member of THE BEN MAY CHARITABLE TRUST HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THE BEN MAY CHARITABLE TRUST HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE received $55,335 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Alabama: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE BEN MAY CHARITABLE TRUST HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Alabama, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THE BEN MAY CHARITABLE TRUST HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BEN MAY CHARITABLE TRUST HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE BEN MAY CHARITABLE TRUST HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE BEN MAY CHARITABLE TRUST HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE reported $1.1M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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