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 Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/dir. Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $110k $123k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DONALD AND PAULA SMITH FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit 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
$9.7M
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$3.1M
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD CHARITABLE | WARWICK, RI | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $6M |
| ATLAS NETWORK | ARLINGTON, VA | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $3.1M |
| CATO INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $550k |
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 DONALD AND PAULA SMITH FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE DONALD AND PAULA SMITH FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE DONALD AND PAULA SMITH FOUNDATION received $110,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE DONALD AND PAULA SMITH FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE DONALD AND PAULA SMITH FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DONALD AND PAULA SMITH FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are THE DONALD AND PAULA SMITH FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE DONALD AND PAULA SMITH FOUNDATION reported $11.1M in total revenue and $10.9M 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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