Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $21k $23k |
Board of Advisors Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Board of Advisors Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Board of Advisors Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Board of Advisors Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Board of Advisors Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Board of Advisors Unclassified | $1k $1k |
Board of Advisors Unclassified | $500 $538 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest 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 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SIMPSON FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% 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
$2.1M
Itemized grants
33
Median grant
$20k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $450k |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | Greenville, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $400k |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Isl, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $250k |
| Converse College | Spartanburg, SC | SCHOLARSHIP | $170k |
| Presbyterian College Bonnie Blue Scholarship | Clinton, SC | SCHOLARSHIP | $150k |
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $110k |
| Bon Secours St Francis Health Systems | Greenville, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $100k |
| Law Enforcement Chaplaincy for South Carolina | Columbia, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $65k |
| Young Life | Greenville, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $45k |
| Christ Community Church Montreat Morning School Scholarships | Montreat, NC | SCHOLARSHIP | $35k |
| PCSC Foundation | Columbia, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $35k |
| Theology Matters | Greenwood, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $30k |
| HIGHLANDS EMERGENCY COUNCIL | Highlands, NC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $25k |
| Harold C Jennings Foundation | Greenville, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $25k |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Campaign for Excellence | Chagrin Falls, OH | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $20k |
| The Museum Association Inc | Greenville, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $20k |
| Crossover Communications International | Columbia, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $20k |
| Community Care Clinic of Highlands Cashiers Inc | Highlands, NC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $20k |
| MOORINGS PARK FOUNDATION | Naples, FL | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $13k |
| Protestant Episcopal High School in Virginia | Alexandria, VA | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $10k |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | Clemson, SC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $10k |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc | Naples, FL | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $10k |
| Naples Historical Society Inc Protection of Historic Palm Cottage | Naples, FL | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $10k |
| First Presbyterian Church of Naples | Naples, FL | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $6k |
| Performing Arts Center Inc | Highlands, NC | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $5k |
Up 3%
from 2023
From $21k in 2023 to $21k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 105%.
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 SIMPSON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE SIMPSON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THE SIMPSON FOUNDATION received $21,165 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE SIMPSON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THE SIMPSON FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SIMPSON FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SIMPSON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SIMPSON FOUNDATION reported $3.7M in total revenue and $2.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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