Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $26k $27k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $9k $9k |
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 HELEN C COBBS FOUNDATION equaled 8% 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
$234k
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$13k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY CENTER INC | ROANOKE, VA | DONATION FOR RENT, ELECTRIC BILLS, & FOOD FOR NEEDY | $39k |
| ROANOKE COLLEGE | SALEM, VA | DONATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT & COBBS SCHOLARS | $39k |
| FAMILY SERVICE OF ROANOKE VALLEY | ROANOKE, VA | DONATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $20k |
| RESCUE MISSION OF ROANOKE INC | ROANOKE, VA | DONATION FOR BATTERED WOMEN'S PROGRAM | $20k |
| ROANOKE AREA MINISTRIES (RAM HOUSE) | ROANOKE, VA | DONATION FOR RENT, ELECTRIC BILLS, & FOOD FOR NEEDY | $20k |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ROANOKE VALLEY INC | ROANOKE, VA | DONATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $13k |
| CHILD HEALTH INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (CHIP) | ROANOKE, VA | DONATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $13k |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER ROANOKE | SALEM, VA | DONATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $13k |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF VIRGINIA SKYLINE COUNCIL INC | ROANOKE, VA | DONATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $13k |
| HOLLINS UNIVERSITY CORPORATION | ROANOKE, VA | DONATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $13k |
| SALEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY DBA SALEM MUSEUM | SALEM, VA | DONATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $13k |
| WEST END CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | DONATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $13k |
| BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | ROANOKE, VA | DONATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
| ADULT CARE CENTER OF ROANOKE VALLEY | SALEM, VA | DONATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
Up 11%
from 2023
From $23k in 2023 to $26k 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 Member pay rose 11% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 33%.
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 ($1M - $10M), 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 HELEN C COBBS FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE HELEN C COBBS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THE HELEN C COBBS FOUNDATION received $25,659 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE HELEN C COBBS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THE HELEN C COBBS FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE HELEN C COBBS FOUNDATION equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE HELEN C COBBS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE HELEN C COBBS FOUNDATION reported $175k in total revenue and $303k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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