Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Tennessee.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $113k $120k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $60k $64k |
Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $52k $55k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KNAPP FOUNDATION equaled 16% 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
$230k
Itemized grants
34
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE | PIPPA PASSES, KY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $25k |
| PALMER HOME FOR CHILDREN | LAKE CORMORANT, MS | GENERAL/OPERATING | $17k |
| ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $15k |
| HARWOOD CENTER | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $10k |
| MEMPHIS UNION MISSION | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $10k |
| MID-SOUTH FOOD BANK | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $10k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $10k |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL/OPERATING | $10k |
| BARTLETT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | BARTLETT, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $9k |
| A WAY OUT MINISTRIES | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $7k |
| AVE MARIA HOME | BARTLETT, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $7k |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | GENERAL/OPERATING | $7k |
| AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS | CINCINNATI, OH | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT | JOHNSON CITY, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| BRINKLEY HEIGHTS MINISTRIES | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| CALVARY RESCUE MISSION | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| CHURCH HEALTH CENTER | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| CLAYTON DABNEY FOUNDATION | DALLAS, TX | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| GRACE HOUSE OF MEMPHIS | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| MEMPHIS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| MERITAN | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| MIFA | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| ROOM IN THE INN | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
| SHEPHERD'S HAVEN | ARLINGTON, TN | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $109k in 2023 to $113k 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 Chair pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 173%.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 34% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
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 KNAPP FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of THE KNAPP FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of THE KNAPP FOUNDATION received $113,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at THE KNAPP FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at THE KNAPP FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE KNAPP FOUNDATION equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE KNAPP FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE KNAPP FOUNDATION reported $1.1M in total revenue and $704k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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