Calvin Theological Seminary exists to serve the Christian Reformed Church in North America and wider constituencies by preparing persons for biblically faithful and contextually effective ministry of the Word and by offering reformed theological scholarship and counsel.
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 in Michigan.
- Base
- $184k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $396
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $184k | — | $396 | $11k | $214k $237k |
Director of Development 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $135k $149k |
Professor of Pastoral Theology, Care and Counseling Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $132k $146k |
Chief Operating Officer 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $131k $145k |
Chief Academic Officer Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $121k $133k |
Controller 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $67k $74k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Calvin Theological Seminary 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.
Climbed 7%
over 2 years
From $199k in 2021 to $214k 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 7% from 2021 to 2023, while revenue fell 16%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 10% from 2021 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 7% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Calvin Theological Seminary
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Calvin Theological Seminary earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Calvin Theological Seminary received $214,150 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Calvin Theological Seminary compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Calvin Theological Seminary falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Calvin Theological Seminary equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Calvin Theological Seminary's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Calvin Theological Seminary reported $11.4M in total revenue and $12.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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