Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 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 |
|---|---|
Chairman/president Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $146k $155k |
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $143k $151k |
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 CARL M FREEMAN FOUNDATION INC 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
$3.6M
Itemized grants
43
Median grant
$6k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA M FREEMAN FOUNDATION | SELBYVILLE, DE | ARTS - JMFF | $3M |
| BEEBE MEDICAL FOUNDATION | LEWES, DE | HEALTH | $125k |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER WASHINGTON (BENDER JCC) | NORTH BETHESDA, MD | SOCIAL SERVICES | $50k |
| ATHLETES FOR HOPE | BETHESDA, MD | SOCIAL SERVICES | $35k |
| JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION | $35k |
| MONTGOMERY CO BEEF 4-H CLUB | SILVER SPRING, MD | SOCIAL SERVICES | $35k |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | SOCIAL SERVICES | $25k |
| BZ MEDIA | NEW YORK, NY | ARTS | $25k |
| CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | SOCIAL SERVICES | $25k |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY | WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION | $25k |
| KENNEDY CENTER (THE) | WASHINGTON, DC | ARTS | $25k |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC | WASHINGTON, DC | ARTS | $25k |
| THE VIVA SCHOOL | WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION | $20k |
| UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND FOUNDATION | ROCKVILLE, MD | ARTS | $20k |
| BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON | ROCKVILLE, MD | EDUCATION | $15k |
| BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER | WASHINGTON, DC | ARTS | $10k |
| COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE | WASHINGTON, DC | HEALTH | $10k |
| DELAWARE CENTER FOR THE INLAND BAYS | REHOBOTH BEACH, DE | ENVIRONMENT | $10k |
| FIRST TEE GREATER WASHINGTON DC | WASHINGTON, DC | SOCIAL SERVICES | $10k |
| SUSSEX LAND FOUNDATION | LEWES, DE | ENVIRONMENT | $10k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DELAWARE | WILMINGTON, DE | SOCIAL SERVICES | $6k |
| DELMARVA WHISKEY CLUB CHARITABLE FDN | SELBYVILLE, DE | SOCIAL SERVICES | $6k |
| SHEPHERD'S OFFICE INC | GEORGETOWN, DE | SOCIAL SERVICES | $6k |
| BARBARA K BROOKS TRANSITION HOUSE INC | GEORGETOWN, DE | SOCIAL SERVICES | $5k |
| CAL RIPKEN SR FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | SOCIAL SERVICES | $5k |
Up 3%
from 2023
From $141k in 2023 to $146k 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 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 70%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% 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 CARL M FREEMAN FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of THE CARL M FREEMAN FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE CARL M FREEMAN FOUNDATION INC received $145,724 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE CARL M FREEMAN FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE CARL M FREEMAN FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CARL M FREEMAN FOUNDATION INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE CARL M FREEMAN FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CARL M FREEMAN FOUNDATION INC reported $6.5M in total revenue and $5.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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