THE BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION, VISION, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING OF BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY BY: 1) INSPIRING ALUMNI, FRIENDS, STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF TO BE DONORS AND ASSISTING IN THE COLLECTION OF PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY. 2) UTILIZING ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY, CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS AND INTENTION OF ITS DONORS. 3) PROVIDING DONORS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO WITNESS AND EXPERIENCE THE IMPACT OF THEIR PHILANTHROPY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Ohio.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director, Bgsu President Board President Above 90th percentile | $245k $270k |
Director, Bgsu Foundation President & CEO Median to 75th percentile | $74k $82k |
Bgsu VP Finance & Admininstration/cfo Vice President 25th percentile to median | $72k $80k |
AVP of Advancement Services Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $61k $67k |
Avp, Alumni Eng & Annual Giving Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $42k $46k |
Senior Director of Development Below 10th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $32k $35k |
Exec Dir, Donor Relations & Stewardship Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $31k $34k |
Senior Director of Development Below 10th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $23k $26k |
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 32 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc equaled 0.7% 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $244k in 2022 to $245k 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.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 2%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 4% 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 Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc
What does the Board President of Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc earn?
In 2023, the Board President of Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc received $244,651 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Education organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Board President at Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc reported $39.6M in total revenue and $34M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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