Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $120k $130k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WILSON FOUNDATION equaled 14% 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
$579k
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$9k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham, NC | EDUCATION INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS | $355k |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | Dallas, TX | ADVANCING THE PUBLIC'S APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS | $44k |
| AIDS RESEARCH FOUNDATION (AMFAR) | New York, NY | RESEARCH FOR THE CURE TO END AIDS | $35k |
| Tate Americas Foundation | New York, NY | ADVANCING THE PUBLIC'S APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS | $27k |
| The Tiny Miracles Foundation | Darien, CT | HELPING FAMILIES OF INFANTS BORN PREMATURELY | $25k |
| Center for Study Presidency and Congress | Washington, DC | Promote leadership in the presidency and the Congress to generate innovative solutions to current national challenges. | $25k |
| ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION OF ALLIANCE OHIO | ALLIANCE, OH | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10k |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Dallas, TX | The Dallas Museum of Art is a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary events, and dramatic performances. | $10k |
| The Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union | mount vernon, VA | To support reserve, restore, and managing the estate of George Washington and educating visitors about his life | $8k |
| GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION | SALINE, MI | PROVIDE GAMES TO HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN THROUGH CUSTOMIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, VIDEO GAMES AND THE GAMING COMMUNITY | $7k |
| CHRIST AND HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH | WESTPORT, CT | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $7k |
| BE STILL MEDIA FOUNDATION | Warrenton, VA | TO CHAMPION CREATORS OF MEDIA AND ARTS FOR WORK THAT SEARCH THE MIND AND SPARK THE IMAGINATION | $6k |
| COUNCIL FOR CANADIAN AMERICAN RELATIONS | NEW YORK, NY | ADVANCING THE PUBLIC'S APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS | $5k |
| Crystal Bridges-Museum of american art Inc | bentonville, AR | To Support unfolding history of america and illuminate America's artistic heritage | $5k |
| Dallas Contemporary | Dallas, TX | To support engaging the public through exhibitions, lectures, educational programs and events | $5k |
| C5 youth foundation of Texas Inc | dallas, TX | To support high potential youth and prepare them for leadership roles. | $5k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), 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 WILSON FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of THE WILSON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of THE WILSON FOUNDATION received $120,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at THE WILSON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at THE WILSON FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WILSON FOUNDATION equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE WILSON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE WILSON FOUNDATION reported $199k in total revenue and $848k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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