Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & Chair Board Chair Above 90th percentile | $265k $293k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE KELVIN & ELEANOR SMITH FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$9.7M
Itemized grants
75
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART | CLEVELAND, OH | DECORATIVE ARTS CURATOR, SPECIAL EXHIBITS, GEN'L SUPPORT | $3M |
| ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME | CLEVELAND, OH | MUSEUM 2.0 EXPANSION PROJECT | $1.3M |
| MUSICAL ARTS ASSOCIATION | CLEVELAND, OH | "WE BELIEVE" CAMPAIGN-MUSIC DIRECTOR | $1.2M |
| CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1M |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS | SHAKER HTS, OH | UH EXPRESSIVE THERAPY PROGRAM | $1M |
| LAKE VIEW CEMETERY FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | JAMES A. GARFIELD RESTORATION | $165k |
| CITY CLUB OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | GUARDIANS OF FREE SPEECH CAMPAIGN | $110k |
| LAKE ERIE NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER | BAY VILLAGE, OH | WILDLIFE GARDENS RENOVATION PROJECT | $68k |
| PLAYHOUSE SQUARE FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $63k |
| DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND ALLIANCE | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO | BEDFORD HTS, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60k |
| SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES HIGH SCHOOL | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60k |
| FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $58k |
| FRIENDS OF BREAKTHROUGH SCHOOLS | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| GREAT LAKES THEATER | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| HOLDEN FORESTS & GARDENS | KIRTLAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| LAND STUDIO | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| LAWRENCE SCHOOL | SAGAMORE HILLS, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| MUSIC SETTLEMENT | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY - OHIO | DUBLIN, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY | NOVELTY, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| BVU THE CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $45k |
| CLEVELAND LEADERSHIP CENTER | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $45k |
| IDEASTREAM PUBLIC MEDIA | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $43k |
| CENTER FOR ARTS-INSPIRED LEARNING | CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 KELVIN & ELEANOR SMITH FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of THE KELVIN & ELEANOR SMITH FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of THE KELVIN & ELEANOR SMITH FOUNDATION received $265,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at THE KELVIN & ELEANOR SMITH FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at THE KELVIN & ELEANOR SMITH FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE KELVIN & ELEANOR SMITH FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE KELVIN & ELEANOR SMITH FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE KELVIN & ELEANOR SMITH FOUNDATION reported $9.7M in total revenue and $10.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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