Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 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 |
|---|---|
President Board President Above 90th percentile | $375k $398k |
Director - VP Board Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $125k $133k |
Director - CEO Median to 75th percentile | $125k $133k |
Program Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $71k $75k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GAMBRELL FOUNDATION 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$5.2M
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$110k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR BOYS AND MEN | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $800k |
| LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $650k |
| HOPELAB FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $500k |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $450k |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $400k |
| BOARD OF REGENTS - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $350k |
| LAKEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $304k |
| URBANPROMISE CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $230k |
| THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $217k |
| UNC CHARLOTTE FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $167k |
| CHARLOTTE URBAN INSTITUTE - UNC CHARLOTTE | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $128k |
| CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $125k |
| THE CHRISTIAN MISSION | MOORESVILLE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $125k |
| DILWORTH CENTER FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $120k |
| CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG LIBRARY FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100k |
| UNITED WAY CENTRAL CAROLINAS INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100k |
| VISION TO LEARN | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100k |
| INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF METROLINA INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $75k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $60k |
| YOUNG BLACK LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $54k |
| THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PIEDMONT | STATESVILLE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50k |
| SOCIAL GOOD FUND | RICHMOND, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $30k |
| CAMP BLUE SKIES FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTH ATLANTIC | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25k |
| HAVENS INCORPORATED | CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20k |
Down 7%
from 2023
From $404k in 2023 to $375k 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.
Board President pay fell 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 3%.
- Board Vice President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady 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 ($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 GAMBRELL FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE GAMBRELL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE GAMBRELL FOUNDATION received $375,404 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE GAMBRELL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE GAMBRELL FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE GAMBRELL FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE GAMBRELL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE GAMBRELL FOUNDATION reported $18.3M in total revenue and $10.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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