Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Dir/ceo/president Board President Median to 75th percentile | $85k $90k |
Sr Vice Pres/operations Officer Unclassified | $80k $85k |
Sr Vice Pres - Investments Unclassified | $79k $84k |
Executive Vice President/director Board President Median to 75th percentile | $78k $83k |
Director Unclassified | $49k $52k |
Vice Pres/treasurer/cfo Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $48k $51k |
Asst Vice Pres/sec/grants Ofc Unclassified | $39k $42k |
Asst Vice Pres/property Administrator Unclassified | $31k $33k |
Director/grants Officer Unclassified | $26k $28k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LEGETT FOUNDATION equaled 0.5% 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
$12.6M
Itemized grants
136
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE | ABILENE, TX | TO SUPPORT ABILENE HERITAGE SQUARE PROJECT | $2.5M |
| AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION | ABILENE, TX | PANHANDLE GIVES AMPLIFICATION FUND | $2.1M |
| WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER FOUNDATION | ABILENE, TX | CAPITAL PROJECT | $1.7M |
| HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY | ABILENE, TX | SCHOOL OF NURSING | $1M |
| M D ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | ABILENE, TX | NK CELL THERAPY MELANOMA RESEARCH | $1M |
| HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | ABILENE, TX | A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE | $600k |
| TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | ABILENE, TX | MEDICAL SCHOOL ENDOWMENT | $449k |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION | ABILENE, TX | DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI EVENT | $310k |
| ABILENE RESTORATION MINISTRIES | ABILENE, TX | DORMITORY PROJECT | $250k |
| ABILENE IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION | ABILENE, TX | DOWNTOWN ABILENE HOTEL PROJECT | $238k |
| UNITED WAY OF ABILENE | ABILENE, TX | WINTER LIGHT FEST | $185k |
| ABILENE ARTS ALLIANCE | ABILENE, TX | STORYBOOK GARDEN EXPANSION | $150k |
| BCFS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | ABILENE, TX | OPERATING SUPPORT FOR OUR HOUSE | $150k |
| THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT | ABILENE, TX | CARE PORTAL PROGRAM IN TAYLOR COUNTY | $150k |
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ABILENE, TX | CYBERSPACE AND AI CENTER OF EXCELLENCE | $125k |
| COMMUNIO FOUNDATION | ABILENE, TX | NATIONAL STRATEGY TO SAVE THE FAMILY | $100k |
| HEAL THE CITY FREE CLINIC | ABILENE, TX | OPERATIONS | $100k |
| GARY SINISE FOUNDATION | ABILENE, TX | OPERATIONS | $50k |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | ABILENE, TX | HURRICANE HELENE DISASTER RESPONSE | $50k |
| UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION | ABILENE, TX | US NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | $50k |
| SALVATION ARMY | ABILENE, TX | CAPITAL PROJECT AND OPERATIONS | $42k |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH | ABILENE, TX | OPERATIONS | $35k |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ABILENE, TX | OPERATIONS | $33k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE | ABILENE, TX | WEST TEXAS HOMELESS NETWORK | $32k |
| AMARILLO SYMPHONY | ABILENE, TX | KINDER C+H64ONCERTS | $30k |
Down 2%
from 2023
From $87k in 2023 to $85k 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 President pay fell 2% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 1%.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 52% 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 ($50M - $150M), 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 LEGETT FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE LEGETT FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE LEGETT FOUNDATION received $85,313 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE LEGETT FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE LEGETT FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LEGETT FOUNDATION equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE LEGETT FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE LEGETT FOUNDATION reported $24M in total revenue and $15.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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