AIKCU IS A NON-PROFIT, MEMBER SERVICES ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO STRENGHTENING THE COMMONWEALTH'S VIBRANT, INDEPENDENT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SECTOR WHILE STRIVING TO ASSURE THAT STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL AND SUCCEED. WE SERVE TO SUSTAIN THE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL QUALITIES AND SOCIETAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR MEMBERS BY IDENTIFYING AND BUILDING ON THEIR SHARED INTERESTS. AIKCU WAS FOUNDED IN 1965 TO SPONSOR COOPERATIVE PROJECTS AIMED AT BENEFITTING ALL MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. UNDER THE AUSPICES OF AIKCU, VARIOUS GROUPS OF INSTITUTIONAL STAFF MEMBERS SUCH AS DEANS, BUSINESS MANAGERS, REGISTRARS AND LIBRARIANS MEET TO DISCUSS MUTUAL CONCERNS AND SHARE IDEAS FOR SOLVING VARIOUS PROBLEMS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Kentucky.
- Base
- $212k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $198k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $212k | — | — | — | $233k $255k |
VP of Financ Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $198k | — | — | — | $217k $237k |
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.
Plus 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT KENTUCKY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 44%
from 2022
From $163k in 2022 to $233k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 46% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 23%.
- Vice President pay rose 34% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT KENTUCKY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT KENTUCKY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT KENTUCKY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES received $233,269 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Kentucky, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT KENTUCKY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Kentucky, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT KENTUCKY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT KENTUCKY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT KENTUCKY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT KENTUCKY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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