Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $102k $108k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BOYD FOUNDATION equaled 1% 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
$9.4M
Itemized grants
60
Median grant
$49k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION | KNOXVILLE, TN | ENRICHES THE LIVES OF THE STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE THROUGH ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT, FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP, AND PRIVATE GIFT SUPPORT. | $1.6M |
| CARTER COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION | ELIZABETHTON, TN | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF FUND | $1M |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD. | $988k |
| GIRL TALK INC | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO EMPOWER GIRLS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES BY REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF TEEN PREGNANCY AND HELPING THEM TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONALLY | $830k |
| WESLEY HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO ASSIST AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR KNOXVILLE'S MOST UNDER RESOURCED AND MARGINALIZED AREAS | $750k |
| ZOO KNOXVILLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO SHARE FUN EXPERIENCES THAT EDUCATE AND INSPIRE. | $667k |
| HOMETON SERVICE COALITION | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF | $400k |
| HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE MCNABB CENTER WITH LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION. | $308k |
| BIG EARS FESTIVAL | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO COLLABORATE WITH ARTISTS, AUDIENCES, AND COMMUNITIES TO CREATE JOYFUL, MEANINGFUL, AND TRANSCENDENT CULTURAL EXPERIENCES THAT DEFY BOUNDARIES, FUEL CURIOSITY, IGNITE THE SPIRIT, AND NOURISH THE SOUL | $300k |
| MUSE KNOXVILLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER ALL CHILDREN THORUGH TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES. | $250k |
| INTERFAITH HEALTH CENTER | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO HELP PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, AFFORDABLE CARE TO WORKING UNINSURED OR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS IN THE KNOXVILLE AREA. | $200k |
| FISH HOSPITALITY PANTRIES | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO HELP CREATE A COMMUNITY OF INCLUSION AND WELCOME IN KNOXVILLE. | $190k |
| SCORE | NASHVILLE, TN | FOR ANNUAL BUDGET. | $150k |
| CITY OF KNOXVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO BUILD DOG PARKS IN THE COMMUNITY. | $150k |
| SEEED INC | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY FOR YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH CAREER READINESS TRAINING | $125k |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TN | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN THROUGH MENTORSHIP. | $100k |
| KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY GARDENS | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO SERVE AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY GARDENS AND GROWERS IN KNOX COUNTY | $100k |
| ROANE STATE FOUNDATION | HARRIMAN, TN | TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO STUDENT SUCCESS. | $100k |
| ARROWMONT SCHOOL OF ARTS & CRAFTS | GATLINBURG, TN | TO SEEK TO BUILD AND ADMIRE MEANINGFUL ARTS AND CRAFTS EXPEERIENCES. | $81k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE TN VALLEY | KNOXVILLE, TN | ANNUAL BUDGET | $80k |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK | MARYVILLE, TN | TO SERVE THOSE EXPERIENCING HUNGER ACROSS EAST TENNESSEE | $80k |
| RANDOM ACTS OF FLOWERS | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO IMPROVE THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES BY DELIVERING RECYCLED FLOWERS, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND PERSONAL MOMENTS OF KINDNESS. | $75k |
| GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN COUNCIL BSA | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE IN EAST TENNESSEE BY CREATING A POSITIVE IMPACT. | $73k |
| KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | KNOXVILLE, TN | TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN A SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC STANDARDS AND TO REACH EAST TENNESSEE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES. | $65k |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS | NEW YORK, NY | FOR ANNUAL BUDGET. | $64k |
Up 65%
from 2023
From $62k in 2023 to $102k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 65% 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 ($50M - $150M), 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 BOYD FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE BOYD FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE BOYD FOUNDATION received $101,750 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE BOYD FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE BOYD FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE BOYD FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE BOYD FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE BOYD FOUNDATION reported $4.3M in total revenue and $9.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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