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 |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $147k $156k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SAPELO FOUNDATION INC equaled 5% 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
$1.4M
Itemized grants
47
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGIA RIVER NETWORK INC | SAVANNAH, GA | ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE & PROTECTION GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $250k |
| PROGEORGIA STATE TABLE INC | SAVANNAH, GA | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $100k |
| SOUTHERN CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS | SAVANNAH, GA | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $100k |
| COMMUNITY IN SCHOOLS OF GLYNN COUNTY INC | SAVANNAH, GA | MCINTOSH COUNTY GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $85k |
| GLYNN ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION INC | SAVANNAH, GA | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $62k |
| BVM CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE | SAVANNAH, GA | SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $50k |
| GEORGIA ALLIANCE EDUCATION FUND | SAVANNAH, GA | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $50k |
| GEORGIA BUDGET AND POLICY INSTITUTE INC | SAVANNAH, GA | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $50k |
| AS YOU SOW | SAVANNAH, GA | SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $40k |
| FAIR COUNT | SAVANNAH, GA | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $40k |
| NEW GEORGIA PROJECT INC | SAVANNAH, GA | SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $40k |
| DEEP CENTER | SAVANNAH, GA | SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $35k |
| GEORGIA APPLESEED CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE | SAVANNAH, GA | SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $35k |
| GEORGIA CONSERVATION VOTERS ED FUND | SAVANNAH, GA | ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE & PROTECTION GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $35k |
| GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT INC | SAVANNAH, GA | SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $35k |
| GEORGIA FORESTWATCH INC | SAVANNAH, GA | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $30k |
| ACLU FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA INC | SAVANNAH, GA | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25k |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTHEAST GEORGIA | SAVANNAH, GA | MCINTOSH COUNTY GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25k |
| FLINT RIVERKEEPER INC | SAVANNAH, GA | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND PROTECTION GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25k |
| GEORGIA WAND EDUCATION FUND | SAVANNAH, GA | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25k |
| OGEECHEE-CANOOCHEE RIVERKEEPER | SAVANNAH, GA | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & PROTECTION GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25k |
| ONE HUNDRED MILES INC | SAVANNAH, GA | ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE & PROTECTION GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25k |
| SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | SAVANNAH, GA | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25k |
| SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PROJECT INC | SAVANNAH, GA | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25k |
| AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST | SAVANNAH, GA | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & PROTECTION GRANT - TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECEIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $25k |
Up 72%
from 2023
From $85k in 2023 to $147k 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 72% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 67%.
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 SAPELO FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SAPELO FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SAPELO FOUNDATION INC received $146,814 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SAPELO FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SAPELO FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SAPELO FOUNDATION INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SAPELO FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SAPELO FOUNDATION INC reported $2.1M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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