Philanthropy & Grantmaking · VA
Jefferson Scholars Foundation
Jefferson Scholars Foundation reported paying James H Wright, President/secretary/treasu, $1,132,798 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places James H Wright at approximately the 100th percentile among 22 similarly sized philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits (median $353,604).
$36,641,682Total revenue (FY 2025)
$1,132,798Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to VA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway Usa Foundation Inc | MO | $36,186,941 | $244,974 |
| Harlem Rbi Inc | NY | $35,938,094 | $538,628 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | CA | $35,282,387 | $144,581 |
| Dagmar Dolby Fund | CA | $38,280,537 | $57,130 |
| Jgive-friends Of Asor Fund Usa Inc | $38,422,853 | $152,942 | |
| University Of Louisville Real Estate | KY | $38,491,724 | $50,994 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | WY | $34,015,141 | $506,237 |
| Closehaul Capital Charitable Inc | FL | $39,888,490 | $37,551 |