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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $30k $33k |
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 WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION equaled 11% 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
$127k
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRIEVE HALL CHURCH OF CHRIST | NASHVILLE, TN | ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES | $49k |
| FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY | MEMPHIS, TN | CONTRIBUTION TO UNIVERSITY - ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS | $47k |
| SYCAMORE VIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST | MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL FUND | $7k |
| CHRISTIAN HOME AND BIBLE SCHOOL | MOUNT DORA, FL | GENERAL FUND | $6k |
| MY FAITH VOTES | GARLAND, TX | GENERAL FUND | $6k |
| FAITH FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL FUND | $5k |
| CENTER FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY | PITTSBURG, PA | GENERAL FUND | $4k |
| PRAGER U | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | GENERAL FUND | $2k |
| GLOBAL CHRISTIAN RELIEF | SANTA ANA, CA | GENERAL FUND | $1k |
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE | HILLSDALE, MI | GENERAL FUND | $700 |
| PEGRAM CHURCH OF CHRIST | NASHVILLE, TN | GENERAL FUND | $500 |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR POLICE DEFENSE | FAIRFAX, VA | GENERAL FUND | $400 |
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 WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION received $30,300 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board President at WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION reported $242k in total revenue and $270k 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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