THE SAA FOUNDATION RAISES MONEY TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE WORK OF THE ARCHIVAL COMMUNITY. TO THAT END, THE SAA FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT: RESEARCH AND REPORTING ABOUT THE PROFESSION, ITS PRACTICE, AND ITS PRACTITIONERS; DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES; RECOGNITION OF ARCHIVISTS VIA SCHOLARSHIPS, TRAVEL ASSISTANCE, AND AWARDS; PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF REPOSITORIES; AND EFFORTS TO PERSUADE INFLUENTIAL EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE OR PROMOTE ARCHIVES.IN ADDITION, THE SAA FOUNDATION WILL SEEK TO STRENGTHEN ITSELF BY ENHANCING ITS ACCOUNTABILITY, DEVELOPMENT, AND GOVERNANCE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2022
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $24k $28k |
Dir of Finance & Admin Officer (Unspecified) | $19k $22k |
Chief of Operations Officer (Unspecified) | $4k $5k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2022, the highest total compensation at THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS FOUNDATION equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 8%.
Based on 5,862 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS FOUNDATION received $24,361 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2022 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2022, the highest total compensation at THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS FOUNDATION equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 8%.
What are THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2022, THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHIVISTS FOUNDATION reported $96k in total revenue and $137k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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