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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $50k $55k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at W S WELLONS FOUNDATION equaled 35% 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
$58k
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN LIFE MINISTRIES | SPRING LAKE, NC | GENERAL FUND | $30k |
| FISHERS OF MEN | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | GENERAL FUND | $15k |
| FALCON CHILDRENS HOME | FALCON, NC | GENERAL FUND | $5k |
| NORTHWOOD TEMPLE | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | GENERAL FUND | $5k |
| CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDENS | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | ARBOR | $1k |
| EMMANUEL COLLEGE | FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA | BUILDING | $1k |
| METHODIST UNIVERSITY | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | SCHOLARSHIP | $1k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), 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 W S WELLONS FOUNDATION
What does the Board Chair of W S WELLONS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of W S WELLONS FOUNDATION received $50,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at W S WELLONS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at W S WELLONS FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at W S WELLONS FOUNDATION equaled 35% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are W S WELLONS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, W S WELLONS FOUNDATION reported $72k in total revenue and $142k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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