THE JAMES FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MANAGING THE MISSOURI LANDS FORMERLY OWNED BY LUCY WORTHAM JAMES. THE OPERATIONS INCLUDE THE MANAGEMENT OF MARAMEC SPRING PARK AND TWO MUSEUMS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Dir/vice President/top Mgmt Officer Median to 75th percentile | $138k $148k |
Director & President/nyct President Median to 75th percentile | $129k $139k |
Asst Secretary Secretary (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $104k $112k |
Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $99k $107k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $65k $70k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Up 5%
from 2023
From $132k in 2023 to $138k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 7%.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 12% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 78% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Revenue and expenses over time
THE JAMES FOUNDATION reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about THE JAMES FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE JAMES FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE JAMES FOUNDATION received $137,786 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE JAMES FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE JAMES FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What are THE JAMES FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE JAMES FOUNDATION reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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