Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $29k $32k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast 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 2023, the highest total compensation at THE MERLE E & OLIVE LEE GILLIAND FOUNDATION equaled 19% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$122k
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$3k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $96k |
| FOX CHAPEL PRESB CHURCH | PITTSBURGH, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6k |
| WARREN WILSON COLLEGE | SWANNANOA, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6k |
| PITTSBURGH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY | PITTSBURGH, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
| SHADY SIDE ACADEMY | PITTSBURGH, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NAPLES | NAPLES, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), 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 MERLE E & OLIVE LEE GILLIAND FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE MERLE E & OLIVE LEE GILLIAND FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of THE MERLE E & OLIVE LEE GILLIAND FOUNDATION received $28,541 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE MERLE E & OLIVE LEE GILLIAND FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at THE MERLE E & OLIVE LEE GILLIAND FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE MERLE E & OLIVE LEE GILLIAND FOUNDATION equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE MERLE E & OLIVE LEE GILLIAND FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE MERLE E & OLIVE LEE GILLIAND FOUNDATION reported $82k in total revenue and $152k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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