THE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL LOCATED IN WASHINGTON,D.C. AND THE TENETS OF DEMOCRACY; CREATE INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL EXCHANGE OF IDEAS;HONOR INDIVIDUALS WHO IMPLEMENT THE FOUR TENTS; AND TO ENCOURAGE TRAFFIC TO AN UPKEEP OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $270k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President an 75th to 90th percentile | $270k | — | — | $30k | $301k $320k |
Finance Mana Finance Manager Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $103k $110k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC equaled 18% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Fell 29%
over 2 years
From $422k in 2022 to $301k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 29% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue fell 9%.
- Finance Manager pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC received $301,097 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are THE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC reported $1.6M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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