Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Massachusetts | $95k $101k |
CPO / Cco / Board Secretary Board Secretary 75th to 90th percentile | $69k $74k |
CFO / Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $63k $68k |
Chief Investment Officer Unclassified | $44k $47k |
CPO Elect Unclassified | $37k $40k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at YAWKEY FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$2.9M
Itemized grants
26
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | GEORGETOWN, SC | ONGOING SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL, MAINTENANCE & EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT TOM YAWKEY WILDLIFE CTR | $2M |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | CLEMSON, SC | NATURE & WILDLIFE PROGRAMS FOR CONSERVATION, PROTECTION & EDUCATION | $111k |
| BETHEL INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH | $100k |
| DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE | BOSTON, MA | HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS & COMMUNITIES | $100k |
| ALLEN-CHASE FOUNDATION | DEERFIELD, MA | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $50k |
| LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC | FORT MYERS, FL | HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS & COMMUNITIES | $50k |
| SMITH MEDICAL CLINIC INC | PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC | HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS & COMMUNITIES | $50k |
| TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE | CHESTNUT HILL, MA | CAPITAL RENOVATIONS FOR BASEBALL & SPORTS FIELD FACILITIES | $50k |
| YALE UNIVERSITY | NEW HAVEN, CT | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $50k |
| ALLEN-CHASE FOUNDATION | DEERFIELD, MA | SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL FACILITY RENOVATIONS | $25k |
| CHILDREN'S RECOVERY CENTER | MYRTLE BEACH, SC | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR NEW BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY | $25k |
| HITCHCOCK WOODS FOUNDATION | AIKEN, SC | NATURE & WILDLIFE PROGRAMS FOR CONSERVATION, PROTECTION & EDUCATION | $25k |
| OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST INC | CHARLESTON, SC | NATURE & WILDLIFE PROGRAMS FOR CONSERVATION, PROTECTION & EDUCATION | $25k |
| SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE INC | CHARLESTON, SC | NATURE & WILDLIFE PROGRAMS FOR CONSERVATION, PROTECTION & EDUCATION | $25k |
| SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL LAW PROJECT INC | PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC | NATURE & WILDLIFE PROGRAMS FOR CONSERVATION, PROTECTION & EDUCATION | $25k |
| THE RED SOX FOUNDATION INC | BOSTON, MA | BASEBALL PROGRAMS FOR RECREATION & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | $25k |
| GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | GEORGETOWN, SC | HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS & COMMUNITIES | $20k |
| HEALTHY LEARNERS | COLUMBIA, SC | HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS & COMMUNITIES | $20k |
| HELPING HANDS OF GEORGETOWN | GEORGETOWN, SC | BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, HOUSING) ACCESS FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES | $20k |
| MATTAPOISETT LAND TRUST INC | MATTAPOISETT, MA | NATURE & WILDLIFE PROGRAMS FOR CONSERVATION, PROTECTION & EDUCATION | $20k |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | RECREATION & ENRICHMENT CAMP OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH | $15k |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | MT PLEASANT, SC | NATURE & WILDLIFE PROGRAMS FOR CONSERVATION, PROTECTION & EDUCATION | $15k |
| ROUND THE BEND FARM INC | S DARTMOUTH, MA | NATURE & WILDLIFE PROGRAMS FOR CONSERVATION, PROTECTION & EDUCATION | $15k |
| ECKHART TOLLE FOUNDATION | BEND, OR | MENTAL HEALTH & SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS | $10k |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S CHILDREN INC | PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC | HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS & COMMUNITIES | $10k |
Up 7%
from 2023
From $89k in 2023 to $95k in 2024.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 62%.
- Board Secretary pay rose 19% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024.
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 ($50M - $150M), 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 YAWKEY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of YAWKEY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of YAWKEY FOUNDATION received $94,606 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at YAWKEY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Massachusetts, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at YAWKEY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at YAWKEY FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are YAWKEY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, YAWKEY FOUNDATION reported $4.8M in total revenue and $4.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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