Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director (beginning 05/2024) 75th to 90th percentile | $166k $181k |
Executive Director (through 02/2024) 25th percentile to median | $59k $64k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE THOMPSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$3.1M
Itemized grants
95
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| COALFIELD WATER DEVELOPMENT FUN D | COEBURN, VA | WATER PROJECT | $187k |
| TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | TAZEWELL, VA | BUILDING RENOVATIONS | $133k |
| VIRGINIA COMMUNITY CAPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $125k |
| HISTORIC POCAHONTAS INC | POCAHONTAS, VA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100k |
| SHORA FOUNDATION | KNOXVILLE, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100k |
| SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD | LEBANON, VA | LETS TRAIN PROGRAM | $100k |
| TENNESSEE WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | ATHENS, TN | FURNITURE PURCHASE | $100k |
| FOUR SEASONS YMCA | TAZEWELL, VA | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | $90k |
| BUCHANAN COUNTY YOUTH INC | VANSANT, VA | RAM CLINIC | $75k |
| YMCA OF BUCHANAN COUNTY VA | GRUNDY, VA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75k |
| WESLEY HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER | KNOXVILLE, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60k |
| APPALACHIAN SERVICE PROJECT | JOHNSON CITY, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | DUFFIELD, VA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| BLUEGRASS CARE NAVIGATORS (HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS INC) | LEXINGTON, KY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| LAUREL CO OLDER PERSONS ACTIVITY CTR | LONDON, KY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| LESLIE COUNTY BETTERMENT INC | HYDEN, KY | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | $50k |
| MORGAN SCOTT PROJECT | DEER LODGE, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| RESTORATION HOUSE OF EAST TENNESSEE (THE RESTORATION HOUSE) | KNOXVILLE, TN | BUILDING RENOVATIONS | $50k |
| STINNETT AREA COMMUNITY CENTER | STINNETT, KY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | KNOXVILLE, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| THOUSANDSTICKS VOL FIRE & RESCUE INC | HYDEN, KY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS | WILLIAMSBURG, KY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $50k |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE FOUNDATION | WISE, VA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $50k |
| WILLIAM KING MUSEUM OF ART | ABINGDON, VA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50k |
| APPALACHIAN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY | OAKWOOD, VA | TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES | $40k |
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 THOMPSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE THOMPSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE THOMPSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION received $165,587 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE THOMPSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE THOMPSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE THOMPSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE THOMPSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE THOMPSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION reported $806k in total revenue and $3.8M 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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