Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 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 |
|---|---|
Co-president Board President Above 90th percentile | $300k $328k |
Co-president Board President Above 90th percentile | $300k $328k |
Treasurer/cfo Board Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $300k $328k |
Secretary/grants Manager Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $181k $198k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West 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 N PENNINGTON FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% 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
$31.6M
Itemized grants
1
Median grant
$31.6M
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEE STATEMENTS 18 & 20 | RENO, NV | SEE STATEMENTS 18 & 20 | $31.6M |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
What Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking executives earn in Nevada
Comparable philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations in Nevada pay their highest-earning executive a median of $10,074.
These are philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 2,311 organizations across 2,311 filings (2021 – 2024).
See full Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking pay data for Nevada →Common questions about WILLIAM N PENNINGTON FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of WILLIAM N PENNINGTON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of WILLIAM N PENNINGTON FOUNDATION received $300,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at WILLIAM N PENNINGTON 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 N PENNINGTON FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WILLIAM N PENNINGTON FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WILLIAM N PENNINGTON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WILLIAM N PENNINGTON FOUNDATION reported $13.8M in total revenue and $33.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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