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 in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $215k $228k |
Asst Secretary/treasurer Board Treasurer Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $115k $122k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CEMALA FOUNDATION INC equaled 10% 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
$1.6M
Itemized grants
55
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| READY FOR SCHOOL READY FOR LIFE | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $210k |
| ACTION GREENBSORO | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $139k |
| MIRIAM P BRENNER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $135k |
| GREENSBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125k |
| UNC GREENSBORO EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75k |
| UNC GREENSBORO COLLEGE OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70k |
| GREENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $63k |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER GREENSBORO | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| UNCG-CENTER FOR YOUTH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $44k |
| GUILFORD EDUCATION ALLIANCE | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40k |
| YMCA GREENSBORO | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40k |
| ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER GREENSBORO | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35k |
| CAROLINA THEATRE OF GREENSBORO | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA | ASHEVILLE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| FORGE GREENSBORO | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| INVEST EARLY NC | RALEIGH, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| NORTH CAROLINA FOR COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| REACH OUT AND READ | BOSTON, MA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| SHE BUILT THIS CITY | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25k |
| BACKPACK BEGINNINGS | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| GREENSBORO URBAN MINISTRY | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| NC FOLK & HERITAGE FESTIVALS | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| SALVATION ARMY | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| STEP UP GREENSBORO | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20k |
| BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSITUTE OF GREENSBORO | GREENSBORO, NC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15k |
Up 5%
from 2023
From $204k in 2023 to $215k 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 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 244%.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 1% 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 CEMALA FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CEMALA FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CEMALA FOUNDATION INC received $215,110 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE CEMALA FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CEMALA FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CEMALA FOUNDATION INC equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE CEMALA FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CEMALA FOUNDATION INC reported $5.8M in total revenue and $2.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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