THE LEGACY FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICA'S HISTORY BY SUPPORTING CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES, AND PROJECT SUPPORT DEDICATED TO THIS PURPOSE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $23k $25k |
Secretary/treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $23k $25k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $23k $25k |
President Below 10th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Alabama | $8k $9k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $6k $6k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LEGACY FOUNDATION equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2022
From $23k in 2022 to $23k in 2023.
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 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 64%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE LEGACY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE LEGACY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of THE LEGACY FOUNDATION received $23,057 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE LEGACY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at THE LEGACY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LEGACY FOUNDATION equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE LEGACY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE LEGACY FOUNDATION reported $32.8M in total revenue and $18M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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