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 Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/secretary Board President Median to 75th percentile | $44k $46k |
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 SEAWELL ELAM FOUNDATION equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,948 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
$142k
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATX CHAMBER MUSIC AND JAZZ | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15k |
| AUSTIN YOUTH RIVER WATCH | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15k |
| THE SAFE ALLIANCE | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15k |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | TO SUPPORT THE LITERACY FIRST PROGRAM. | $15k |
| ANY BABY CAN OF AUSTIN INC | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12k |
| AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| AUSTIN BAT CAVE | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| AUSTIN THEATRE ALLIANCE | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| GENAUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| INTERFAITH ACTION OF CENTRAL TEXAS | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| PEASE PARK CONSERVANCY | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
| SEEDLING FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10k |
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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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE SEAWELL ELAM FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE SEAWELL ELAM FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of THE SEAWELL ELAM FOUNDATION received $43,500 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at THE SEAWELL ELAM FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2024 pay of the Board President at THE SEAWELL ELAM FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SEAWELL ELAM FOUNDATION equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SEAWELL ELAM FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SEAWELL ELAM FOUNDATION reported $221k in total revenue and $223k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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