THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE, INC. (THE "FOUNDATION") IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO BE A LEADER, CATALYST, AND RESOURCE FOR PHILANTHROPY BY BUILDING AND HOLDING A PERMANENT AND GROWING ENDOWMENT FOR THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE COMMUNITY'S CHANGING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FLEXIBLE AND COST-EFFECTIVE WAYS FOR CIVIC-MINDED INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMPANIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY. THE ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE DEVOTED TO CHARITABLE USES OF A PUBLIC NATURE PRIMARILY BENEFITING THE RESIDENTS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE IN FIELDS SUCH AS SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, HEALTH, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE ARTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $275k
- Bonus
- $1k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $184k
- Bonus
- $1k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- $1k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $140k
- Bonus
- $1k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Tennessee | $275k | $1k | — | — | $276k $302k |
Chief Financial Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $184k | $1k | — | $10k | $201k $219k |
Sr Mgr Philanthropic Relation. Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $149k | $1k | — | $9k | $164k $179k |
Director, Donor Engagement Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $140k | $1k | — | $10k | $155k $169k |
VP of HR and Admin Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $146k $159k |
Sr. Entertain. & Don. Rel. Liason Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $138k $150k |
Senior Grant Manager Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $135k $148k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $35k $38k |
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 61 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC equaled 0.3% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC received $276,322 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC reported $169.7M in total revenue and $87.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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