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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 13 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Iowa | $365k $403k |
Vp, Enrollment Management Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $232k $256k |
Vp, Finance and Administration Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $207k $228k |
Vp, University Development Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $206k $228k |
Provost/vp Academic Affairs Officer (Unspecified) | $194k $215k |
Dean, School of Business Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $170k $187k |
Vp, Ext. University Programs Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $167k $185k |
Dean, School of Liberal Arts Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $149k $165k |
Professor of Accounting Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $147k $163k |
Chief Information Officer 25th percentile to median | $143k $158k |
Associate Professor or Accounting Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $134k $148k |
Vp, Student Affairs Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $131k $144k |
Vp, Student Success Vice President 25th percentile to median | $119k $132k |
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 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Buena Vista University 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.
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Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 5%
from 2022
From $346k in 2022 to $365k 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 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 9%.
- Vice President pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 2% 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 Buena Vista University
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Buena Vista University earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Buena Vista University received $364,883 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Iowa, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Buena Vista University compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Iowa, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Buena Vista University falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Buena Vista University equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Buena Vista University's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Buena Vista University reported $60.3M in total revenue and $64.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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