GOLDEN LEAF'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH CAROLINA'S RURAL AND TOBACCO-DEPENDENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP IN GRANTSMAKING, COLLABORATION, INNOVATION, AND STEWARDSHIP AS AN INDEPENDENT AND PERPETUAL FOUNDATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 21 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina.
- Base
- $265k
- Bonus
- $20k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $192k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- $414
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- $270
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- $162
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $140k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- $162
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $125k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $21k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ceo Above 90th percentile | $265k | $20k | $1k | $13k | $328k $358k |
Svp/general Counsel Officer (Unspecified) | $192k | $8k | $414 | $24k | $245k $268k |
VP of Finance Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $153k | $8k | $270 | $24k | $201k $220k |
Vp/chief of Staff Officer (Unspecified) | $150k | $8k | $162 | $12k | $186k $203k |
VP of Investments Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $140k | $2k | $162 | $12k | $168k $184k |
Dir of Programs/programs Admin Officer (Unspecified) | $125k | $3k | $1k | $21k | $163k $178k |
Director of Programs Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $145k $159k |
Director of Programs Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $136k $148k |
Director Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $2k $2k |
Board Chair Below 10th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $1k $2k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $1k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $1k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $1k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $1k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $1k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $1k $1k |
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair Below 10th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $832 $909 |
Treasurer/asst. Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $624 $681 |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $624 $681 |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $208 $227 |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Golden LEAF 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Golden LEAF Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Golden LEAF Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The Golden LEAF Inc received $327,684 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer 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 Chief Executive Officer pay at The Golden LEAF Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The Golden LEAF Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Golden LEAF Inc equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are The Golden LEAF Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Golden LEAF Inc reported $79.1M in total revenue and $127.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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