Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
Secretary Board Secretary Below 10th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $600 $643 |
Director Unclassified | $600 $643 |
Director Unclassified | $600 $643 |
Director Unclassified | $600 $643 |
Director Unclassified | $600 $643 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE JOHN AND L A SPEARS FOUNDATION equaled 6% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$44k
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$2k
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 JOHN AND L A SPEARS FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE JOHN AND L A SPEARS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE JOHN AND L A SPEARS FOUNDATION received $4,800 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE JOHN AND L A SPEARS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, the 2023 pay of the Board President at THE JOHN AND L A SPEARS FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE JOHN AND L A SPEARS FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE JOHN AND L A SPEARS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE JOHN AND L A SPEARS FOUNDATION reported $77k in total revenue and $86k 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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