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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $110k $117k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 1% 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
$7.3M
Itemized grants
75
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $1M |
| BELMONT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $989k |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $500k |
| ANCORA TN | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $400k |
| CITY HARVEST | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $300k |
| MARTHA O'BRYAN CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $295k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY | NAPLES, FL | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $270k |
| NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $250k |
| RENEWAL HOUSE | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $250k |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $250k |
| CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $215k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $200k |
| SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $200k |
| CARE INC | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $200k |
| MANNA FOOD BANK INC | MILLS RIVER, NC | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $200k |
| PENCIL FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $125k |
| BOSTON COLLEGE | CHESTNUT HILL, MA | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $100k |
| KIPP ACADEMY NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $100k |
| NASHVILLE ZOO | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $100k |
| SANCTUARY FOR FAMILIES | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $100k |
| UNITED WAY | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $100k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $84k |
| THE ADDIS CLINIC | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $80k |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $75k |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $75k |
Up 38%
from 2023
From $80k in 2023 to $110k 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 rose 38% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 81%.
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 MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION received $110,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $5.7M in total revenue and $8.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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