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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in North Carolina | $347k $379k |
Vp, Finance Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $239k $261k |
Vp, Philanthropic Services Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $208k $227k |
Director, Strategic Initiatives Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $193k $211k |
Vp, Development & Donor Services Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $173k $188k |
Director, Information Systems & Technology Chief Information Officer 25th percentile to median | $162k $177k |
Controller Median to 75th percentile | $152k $166k |
Director, Marketing & Communications Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $144k $157k |
Philanthropic Advisor Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $129k $141k |
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 16 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Winston-Salem Foundation equaled 0.4% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Winston-Salem Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Winston-Salem Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The Winston-Salem Foundation received $347,269 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in North Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem Foundation falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Winston-Salem Foundation equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are The Winston-Salem Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Winston-Salem Foundation reported $73M in total revenue and $91.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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