Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $30k $31k |
President Board President 25th percentile to median | $30k $31k |
Secretary/tr Board Treasurer 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $10k $10k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 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 VAUGHAN FOUNDATION equaled 7% 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
$284k
Itemized grants
24
Median grant
$7k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUMC | MARIETTA, GA | CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, HUNGER, MUSIC | $65k |
| MUST MINISTRIES | MARIETTA, GA | HOMELESS, HUNGER | $35k |
| MARIETTA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | MARIETTA, GA | EDUCATION - CHILDREN | $17k |
| COBB LANDMARKS & HISTORICAL SOCIETY | MARIETTA, GA | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $15k |
| CALVARY CHILDREN'S HOME | POWDER SPRINGS, GA | CHILDREN'S CARE | $15k |
| MOUNTAIN TOP BOY'S HOME | SUGAR VALLEY, GA | CHILDREN'S CARE | $15k |
| MARIETTA EDUCATIONAL GARDEN CENTER | MARIETTA, GA | CHILDREN'S GARDEN | $15k |
| MARIETTA KIWANIS FOUNDATION | MARIETTA, GA | CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12k |
| FRIENDS OF THE STRAND INC | MARIETTA, GA | EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $12k |
| LIVE SAFE RESOURCES | MARIETTA, GA | WOMEN AND CHILDREN SOCIAL SERVICES | $12k |
| MARIETTA COBB MUSEUM OF ART | MARIETTA, GA | EDUCATION CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS | $10k |
| MARIETTA HISTORY CENTER | MARIETTA, GA | EDUCATION | $8k |
| ANGEL FLIGHT SOARS INC | ATLANTA, GA | MEDICAL FLIGHTS FOR NEEDY | $7k |
| COBB COUNTY YOUTH MUSEUM | MARIETTA, GA | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $6k |
| PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY SCHOOL | GREENVILLE, SC | EDUCATION ASSISTANCE -CHILDREN | $5k |
| COBB COUNTY SAFETY VILLAGE | MARIETTA, GA | EDUCATION | $5k |
| NOBIS WORKS | MARIETTA, GA | DISABLED WORK TRAINING | $5k |
| THE GEORGIA BALLET | MARIETTA, GA | CHILDREN'S EDUC DANCE PROGRAM | $5k |
| SAFEPATH CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | MARIETTA, GA | CHILDREN'S ASSITANCE FOR CHILD ABUSE | $5k |
| THE EXTENSION | MARIETTA, GA | ADDICTION RECOVERY | $5k |
| 10 WOMEN OF HOPE INC | MARIETTA, GA | HOMELESSNESS | $5k |
| GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | MARIETTA, GA | MUSICAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES | $3k |
| KENNESAW MTN HS BASEBALL BOOSTER | KENESAW, GA | CHILDREN ATHLETICS | $3k |
| HOLLIS HAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | LA GRANGE, GA | EDUCATION - CHILDREN | $2k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $30k in 2023 to $30k in 2024.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 168%.
- Board Member pay rose 500% from 2023 to 2024.
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 ($1M - $10M), 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 VAUGHAN FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE VAUGHAN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of THE VAUGHAN FOUNDATION received $30,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE VAUGHAN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at THE VAUGHAN FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE VAUGHAN FOUNDATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE VAUGHAN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE VAUGHAN FOUNDATION reported $486k in total revenue and $448k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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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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