Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice President and Secretary Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $56k $61k |
Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $32k $34k |
Advisory Employee Unclassified | $8k $8k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro-area CPI-U, 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 DEASON 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$2.9M
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$43k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY | DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1M |
| STAND TOGETHER FOUNDATION | ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $900k |
| NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM | ARLINGTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250k |
| TURNING POINT USA | LEMONT, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250k |
| BLEXIT FOUNDATION INC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $120k |
| AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| UT SOUTHWESTERN | DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| NRA-FAF | FAIRFAX, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50k |
| MOVIE GUIDE AWARDS GALA | CAMARILLO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35k |
| ARENA HALL | AUSTIN, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| SM WRIGHT FOUNDATION | DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| SOUTHWESTERN DIABETIC FOUNDATION INC | WHITESBORO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| FIRST LIBERTY | PLANO, TX | GENRAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF DALLASFORT WORTH | DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10k |
| THE STEAMBOAT INSTITUTE | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
| WINNERS FOR LIFE | DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5k |
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 DEASON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Vice President of THE DEASON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Vice President of THE DEASON FOUNDATION received $56,023 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Vice President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice President pay at THE DEASON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Board Vice President at THE DEASON FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DEASON FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE DEASON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE DEASON FOUNDATION reported $8.6M in total revenue and $3.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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