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 Georgia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $222k $232k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Browse compensation in Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking →
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE RAY C ANDERSON FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% 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
$4.2M
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$15k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MZC FOUNDATION (DBA THE RAY) | ATLANTA, GA | GRAY NOTE GRANT - COMMITTED TO $1,250,000 ANNUALLY FOR FIVE YEARS, FROM 2022 THROUGH 2026 | $2M |
| GEORGIA TECH FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $750k |
| THE BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE | MISSOULA, MT | GRAY NOTE GRANT - $500,000 OF DIRECT SUPPORT & $150,000 FOR PASS THROUGH TO RAY OF HOPE PRIZE WINNERS. | $650k |
| GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION | ATLANTA, GA | DRAWDOWN GEORGIA RESEARCH GRANT | $250k |
| GROUNDSWELL | ATLANTA, GA | DRAWDOWN GEORGIA GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $100k |
| PROJECT DRAWDOWN | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CLIMATE GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $100k |
| CLIMATE CONSORTIUM OF THE COMMONS | ATLANTA, GA | GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $50k |
| ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ACTION | ATLANTA, GA | DRAWDOWN GEORGIA GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $50k |
| GEORGIA INTERFAITH POWER & LIGHT | ATLANTA, GA | DRAWDOWN GEORGIA GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $50k |
| GEORGIA WAND EDUCATION FUND | ATLANTA, GA | GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $46k |
| CAPTAIN PLANET FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | SUSTAINING GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $30k |
| BIRDS GEORGIA (FKA GEORGIA AUDUBON) | ATLANTA, GA | SUSTAINING GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $15k |
| CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERKEEPER | ATLANTA, GA | SUSTAINING GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $15k |
| FURMAN UNIVERSITY SHI CENTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY | GREENVILLE, SC | SUSTAINING GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $15k |
| LAGRANGE ACADEMY | LAGRANGE, GA | SUSTAINING GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $15k |
| NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION | MERRIFIELD, VA | SUSTAINING GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $15k |
| THE BIOPHILIC INSTITUTE | PALMETTO, GA | SUSTAINING GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $15k |
| INSTITUTE FOR GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP (IGEL) | ATLANTA, GA | SUSTAINING GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $10k |
| SOUTHFACE | ATLANTA, GA | SUSTAINING GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $10k |
| BELOVED ASHEVILLE | ASHEVILLE, NC | GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $7k |
| AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE | DECATUR, GA | SUSTAINING GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5k |
| PEACHTREE FARM INC | PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA | NEXTGEN GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5k |
| THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL | ATLANTA, GA | NEXTGEN GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $5k |
| 2030 INC | SANTA FE, NM | GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $3k |
| ECOFORESTERS | ATLANTA, GA | NEXTGEN GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION, ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $2k |
Up 3%
from 2023
From $216k in 2023 to $222k in 2024.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 20%.
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 ($25M - $50M), 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 RAY C ANDERSON FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Member of THE RAY C ANDERSON FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THE RAY C ANDERSON FOUNDATION INC received $222,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE RAY C ANDERSON FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THE RAY C ANDERSON FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE RAY C ANDERSON FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE RAY C ANDERSON FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE RAY C ANDERSON FOUNDATION INC reported $4.6M in total revenue and $6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
How to Look Up Nonprofit Salaries
Two approaches to finding executive compensation at any tax-exempt organization, from raw IRS filings to searchable databases.
Read moreAre Nonprofit Salaries Public?
What IRS Form 990 discloses about executive compensation, who has to report it, and how to look it up.
Read moreHow to Benchmark Nonprofit Executive Compensation
A step-by-step approach to using IRS Form 990 data for compensation benchmarking and peer comparison.
Read more