Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 16 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chair and Chief Executive Officer Board Chair Above 90th percentile | $802k $879k |
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $352k $386k |
Chief Human Resource Officer Unclassified | $225k $247k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $69k $75k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $66k $72k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $64k $70k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $58k $63k |
Secretary/trustee Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $51k $55k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $50k $55k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $33k $36k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $31k $33k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $28k $31k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $25k $27k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $22k $24k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $21k $23k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $20k $21k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE FREEDOM FORUM INC equaled 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.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$461k
Itemized grants
110
Median grant
$3k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25k |
| DOW JONES NEWS FUND | PRINCETON, NJ | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $20k |
| HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $20k |
| UND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION | GRAND FORKS, ND | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $20k |
| CASA CHILDREN'S INTERVENTION SERVICES INC | MANASSAS, VA | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $15k |
| INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MEDIA FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $13k |
| CAL RIPKEN SR FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $10k |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SHELTER FOR FAMILY SAFETY | SIOUX FALLS, SD | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $10k |
| FOOLPROOF FOUNDATION | COCOA, FL | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $10k |
| INSITUTE FOR EDUCATION | WASHINGTON, DC | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $10k |
| NATIONAL MUSIC MUSEUM | VERMILLION, SD | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $10k |
| ONLY ONE | NEW YORK, NY | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $10k |
| YALE UNIVERSITY | NEW HAVEN, CT | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $10k |
| INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MEDIA FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | 2023 COURAGE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS | $10k |
| NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | 2023 LIBERTY MEDAL AWARDS | $10k |
| CHRIST THE KING CHURCH | OLD LYME, CT | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $8k |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL MIDDLETOWN | MIDDLETOWN, CT | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $8k |
| HEALTH FIRST FOUNDATION INC | ROCKLEDGE, FL | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $8k |
| NORTH CAROLINA OPERA | RALEIGH, NC | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $8k |
| REBIRTH AND DEVELOPMENT | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $8k |
| WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT | RALEIGH, NC | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $7k |
| NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART | RALEIGH, NC | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $6k |
| ASSOCIATION FOR TRADITIONAL STUDIES | ASHEVILLE, NC | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $5k |
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $5k |
| BURING COAL THEATRE COMPANY | RALEIGH, NC | TRUSTEE INITIATIVES | $5k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 FREEDOM FORUM INC
What does the Board Chair of THE FREEDOM FORUM INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of THE FREEDOM FORUM INC received $801,934 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at THE FREEDOM FORUM INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at THE FREEDOM FORUM INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE FREEDOM FORUM INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE FREEDOM FORUM INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE FREEDOM FORUM INC reported $46M in total revenue and $24.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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