AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (THE "INSTITUTE") WAS INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ON JULY 31, 1980. THE INSTITUTE QUALIFIED AS A TAX-EXEMPT CORPORATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE PURPOSE OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO SERVE AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY (THE "UNIVERSITY") AND ENHANCE ITS EXCELLENCE AS A RESEARCH INSTITUTION. THE INSTITUTE CONTRIBUTES TO THE RESEARCH FUNCTION OF THE UNIVERSITY BY SECURING GIFTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND GRANTS FROM OBTAINING CONTRACTS WITH SUCH INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SPONSORED RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, OR OTHER PROGRAMS IN THE VARIOUS UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS, DEPARTMENTS, AND OTHER UNITS WITHIN THE AU ENTERPRISE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 12 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Georgia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President, Ex-officio Voting Above 90th percentile | $344k $376k |
Treasurer, Ex-officio, Voting Officer (Unspecified) | $81k $88k |
Ex-officio - Non Voting Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $52k $57k |
Secretary, Voting Officer (Unspecified) | $49k $53k |
Vice Chair, Ex-officio Voting Board Vice Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $43k $47k |
Former Voting Member Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $42k $46k |
Professor, Voting Board Member 25th percentile to median | $35k $38k |
Professor, Voting Board Member 25th percentile to median | $32k $35k |
Former Voting Member Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $29k $32k |
Professor, Voting Board Member 25th percentile to median | $23k $25k |
Professor - Voting Board Member 25th percentile to median | $17k $18k |
Former Voting Member Former Officer/director/trustee Below 10th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $13k $14k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC equaled 0.4% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC received $343,958 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Georgia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Georgia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC reported $95.2M in total revenue and $98M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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