BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE IS AN ACADEMIC CONSORTIUM OF 14 TOP-TIER RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE, WHO COLLABORATE TO ADVANCE THEIR ACADEMIC MISSIONS, GENERATE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY, AND SERVE THE COMMON GOOD BY SHARING EXPERTISE, LEVERAGING CAMPUS RESOURCES, AND CREATIVE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $247k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Illinois | $247k | — | — | $30k | $283k $313k |
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Executive Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $205k $227k |
Executive Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $128k $141k |
Executive Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $79k $87k |
Executive Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $66k $73k |
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Executive Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $62k $68k |
Executive Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $61k $68k |
Executive VP for Acadmenic Affairs & Diversity Executive Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $59k $65k |
Interim Executive Vice President Executive Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $53k $58k |
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Executive Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $42k $46k |
Board Chair 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $34k $37k |
Board Vice Chair Board Chair 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $33k $36k |
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Board Member 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers in Illinois | — | — | — | — | $8k $9k |
Senior Vice President Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $7k $7k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE equaled 2% 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 23%
from 2022
From $229k in 2022 to $283k 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 23% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 1%.
- Board Chair pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay fell 94% 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 BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE received $283,033 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE reported $12.6M in total revenue and $14.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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