Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Alabama.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $60k $64k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE J K LOWDER FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 5% 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
$959k
Itemized grants
52
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL (ENDOWMENTCAPITAL) | MONTGOMERY, AL | SUPPORT FOR PERFORMING ARTS | $300k |
| ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL (BOARD COMPAIGN) | MONTGOMERY, AL | SUPPORT FOR PERFORMING ARTS | $125k |
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY TIGERS UNLIMITED | AUBURN, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $75k |
| AUBURN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS | AUBURN, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $50k |
| RIVER REGION UNITED WAY | MONTGOMERY, AL | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50k |
| ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - GALA | MONTGOMERY, AL | SUPPORT FOR PERFORMING ARTS | $35k |
| MISSION TO NORTH AMERICA | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $35k |
| FRAZIER MEMORIAL UMC | MONTGOMERY, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $25k |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT HAMPSTEAD | MONTGOMERY, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $25k |
| CLOVERDALE PLAYHOUSE | MONTGOMERY, AL | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | $24k |
| FAMILY SUNSHINE CENTER | MONTGOMERY, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $20k |
| MONTGOMERY ACADEMY | MONTGOMERY, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $20k |
| REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY | MARIETTA, GA | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $20k |
| CAPRI COMMUNITY FILM SOCIETY INC | MONTGOMERY, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $12k |
| A EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP | MONTGOMERY, AL | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10k |
| AL 4-H CLUB FOUNDATION | AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AL | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $10k |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | KANSAS CITY, MO | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $10k |
| MONTGOMERY SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION | MONTGOMERY, AL | GIFT TO MSO AND THE YOUTH ORCHESTRA | $10k |
| MONTGOMERY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | MONTGOMERY, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $9k |
| LIBERTY LEARNING FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $7k |
| ALABAMA DANCE THEATRE | MONTGOMERY, AL | DANCE EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM | $5k |
| ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION IN THE ARTS (AIEA) | MONTGOMERY, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $5k |
| CLEFWORKS INC | MONTGOMERY, AL | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5k |
| HUMANE SOCIETY | MONTGOMERY, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $5k |
| JOY TO LIFE FOUNDATION | MONTGOMERY, AL | FUNDING FOR GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES | $5k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $60k in 2023 to $60k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 1%.
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 ($10M - $25M), 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 J K LOWDER FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE J K LOWDER FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE J K LOWDER FAMILY FOUNDATION received $60,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Alabama, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE J K LOWDER FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Alabama, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE J K LOWDER FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE J K LOWDER FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE J K LOWDER FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE J K LOWDER FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $654k in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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