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 Tennessee.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $60k $66k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CAROLINA TRUST equaled 64% 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
$30k
Itemized grants
1
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC | CHAPEL HILL, NC | SUPPORT MISSION | $30k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), 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 CAROLINA TRUST
What does the Board Member of THE CAROLINA TRUST earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of THE CAROLINA TRUST received $60,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE CAROLINA TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at THE CAROLINA TRUST falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CAROLINA TRUST equaled 64% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE CAROLINA TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE CAROLINA TRUST reported $54k in total revenue and $93k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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