Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 8 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 |
|---|---|
Former Pres/ceo Unclassified | $302k $320k |
Exec. Chairman Board Chair Above 90th percentile | $267k $283k |
Pres/ceo Unclassified | $246k $261k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $27k $29k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $27k $29k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $27k $29k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $27k $29k |
Sec/board Mbr Unclassified | $27k $29k |
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 CALDWELL FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$19k
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$2k
Up 25%
from 2023
From $242k in 2023 to $302k 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 Chair pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 13%.
- Board Member 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 ($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 CALDWELL FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION received $266,934 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION reported $10.4M in total revenue and $13.5M 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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