Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President/exec. Dir. Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $188k $196k |
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.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at TURNER FOUNDATION INC equaled 6% 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
$2.5M
Itemized grants
151
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LIMA, MT | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $65k |
| BIRDS GEORGIA | ATLANTA, GA | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $56k |
| BIRDS GEORGIA | ATLANTA, GA | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $53k |
| BIRDS GEORGIA | ATLANTA, GA | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $52k |
| BIRDS GEORGIA | ATLANTA, GA | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $52k |
| MONTANA WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION INC | HELENA, MT | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| LONGLEAF ALLIANCE | ANDALUSIA, AL | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| CENTER FOR LARGE LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION | BOZEMAN, MT | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| CENTER FOR LARGE LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION | BOZEMAN, MT | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| ARISE MEDIA INC | PLEASANTVILLE, NY | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | ATLANTA, GA | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| TROUT UNLIMITED | ARLINGTON, VA | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| THUNDER VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | PORCUPINE, SD | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY - NEW MEXICO | SANTA FE, NM | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC | WASHINGTON, DC | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| ROSEBUD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | MISSION, SD | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| RED CLOUD RENEWABLE | PINE RIDGE, SD | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| PORT ARTHUR HISTORICAL SOCIETY | PORT ARTHUR, TX | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50k |
| GATEWAY CONSERVATION ALLIANCE | GATEWAY, MT | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $47k |
| WESTERN LANDOWNERS ALLIANCE | SANTA FE, NM | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $45k |
| THEODORE ROOSEVELT CONSERVATION PSHIP | WASHINGTON, DC | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $45k |
| TALL TIMBERS RESEARCH INC | TALLAHASSEE, FL | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $45k |
| NUESTRA TIERRA CONSERVATION PROJECT | LAS CRUCES, NM | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $40k |
| PROPERTY AND ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH CENTER | BOZEMAN, MT | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $40k |
| GREENING YOUTH FOUNDATION INC | ATLANTA, GA | FURTHER ORG'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $38k |
Up 4%
from 2023
From $180k in 2023 to $188k 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 rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 5%.
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 TURNER FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board President of TURNER FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Board President of TURNER FOUNDATION INC received $187,691 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at TURNER FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Georgia, the 2024 pay of the Board President at TURNER FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at TURNER FOUNDATION INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are TURNER FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, TURNER FOUNDATION INC reported $3.1M in total revenue and $3M 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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