CHALLENGING ACADEMIC COURSES, STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS, INTERNSHIPS, SHORT TERM MISSION EXPERIENCES, AND LOCAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES ARE A FEW OF THE WAYS BETHEL UNIVERSITY PREPARES ITS STUDENTS FOR THEIR CALLING AND CAREER AND TO BE AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST IN THE WORLD. FOUNDED IN 1947, BETHEL IS AN ACCREDITED EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES OFFERING MORE THAN 50 AREAS OF STUDY. SOME OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM BETHEL'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE DOUBLE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE MEDICAL SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE RATE, 100% JOB PLACEMENT RATE IN NURSING, AND 99% JOB PLACEMENT RATE IN MUSIC EDUCATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $244k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Indiana | $244k | — | — | $4k | $284k $313k |
VP Institutional Advancement Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $136k $150k |
VP Enrollment Management Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $110k $122k |
VP Student Development Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $95k $105k |
VP for Student Development and Success Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $59k $65k |
Cfo, VP for Administration and Finance 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers in Indiana | — | — | — | — | $30k $33k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BETHEL UNIVERSITY INC equaled 0.6% 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.
Up 26%
from 2022
From $225k in 2022 to $284k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 26% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 2%.
- Vice President pay rose 9% 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 BETHEL UNIVERSITY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BETHEL UNIVERSITY INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BETHEL UNIVERSITY INC received $283,752 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Indiana, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BETHEL UNIVERSITY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Indiana, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BETHEL UNIVERSITY INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BETHEL UNIVERSITY INC equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are BETHEL UNIVERSITY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BETHEL UNIVERSITY INC reported $43.4M in total revenue and $44.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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