Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $101k $107k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LOUISE R LESTER FOUNDATION INC equaled 11% 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
$634k
Itemized grants
39
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKIE LEMMON FOUNDATION | RALEIGH, NC | 1-2 GRADE EXPANSION | $63k |
| EASTLAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH | MONETA, VA | BASEBALL FIELD FENCING | $50k |
| RENEW A NATION | ROANOKE, VA | BOOK AND DEBATE TRAINING PRODUCTION | $50k |
| YMCA OF VIRGINIA'S BLUE RIDGE | ROANOKE, VA | NAMING RIGHTS FOR NEW YMCA | $50k |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SWVA | ROANOKE, VA | PLAYROOM RENOVATIONS | $32k |
| AGAPE CENTER | MONETA, VA | FACILITY SUPPORT | $29k |
| GODS PIT CREW | DANVILLE, VA | NEW 53FT TRAILERS | $20k |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPICE | ROANOKE, VA | HOSPICE CARE | $20k |
| VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | ROANOKE, VA | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $20k |
| SOUTHERN AREA AGENCY ON AGING | MARTINSVILLE, VA | IN HOME ELDER CARE | $18k |
| FEEDING AMERICAN SWVA | SALEM, VA | GENERAL OPERATION/FOOD BANK&DISTRIBUTION | $15k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FRANKLIN CO | ROCKY MOUNT, VA | CONSTRUCTION STORAGE AND SAFETY | $15k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ROANOKE VALLEY | ROANOKE, VA | WOMENS BUILD | $15k |
| HEALING STRIDES OF VIRGINIA | BOONES MILL, VA | EQUINE-ASSISTED SERVICES | $15k |
| ROANOKE VALLEY SPCA | ROANOKE, VA | SARA JANE & MICKEY SECOND CHANCE FUND/CARE FUND | $15k |
| SEED SOWERS INC (FRUITS OF LABOR) | MEADOW BRIDGE, WV | THE SEEDS PROJECT | $15k |
| SPCA OF MARTINSVILLE HENRY CO | MARTINSVILLE, VA | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $15k |
| RENICK COMMUNITY CENTER | RENICK, WV | GENERAL OPERATING | $13k |
| AMERICAN ADVERTING FEDERATION OF ROANOKE | ROANOKE, VA | TWO EPISODES OF BUZZ | $10k |
| BEAFOURT CO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, NC | MINUTE MEALS PANTRY | $10k |
| FREE CLINIC OF FRANKLIN COUNTY | ROCKY MOUNT, VA | OPERATING FUNDS | $10k |
| FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF VA | RICHMOND, VA | SENIORS PROGRAMS | $10k |
| LOVABLE SERVICES | ROANOKE, VA | PART TIME COORDINATOR | $10k |
| MADE 4 ME | RALEIGH, NC | MAKING ABILITIES POSSIBLE | $10k |
| MILL MOUNTAIN THEATER | ROANOKE, VA | YOUNG AUDIENCES PROGRAM | $10k |
Up 5%
from 2023
From $96k in 2023 to $101k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 74%.
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 ($10M - $25M), 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 LOUISE R LESTER FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE LOUISE R LESTER FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE LOUISE R LESTER FOUNDATION INC received $100,843 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE LOUISE R LESTER FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE LOUISE R LESTER FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LOUISE R LESTER FOUNDATION INC equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE LOUISE R LESTER FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE LOUISE R LESTER FOUNDATION INC reported $891k in total revenue and $946k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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