MISSION OF CHALLENGE, NURTURE, COMMUNITY: CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE OFFERS A CHRISTIAN, LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES OPEN INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY AND DEEPER SPIRITUAL MATURITY. STUDENTS RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSES. CARING FACULTY AND STAFF MENTORS GET TO KNOW AND NURTURE EACH STUDENT. WE SEEK TO INSTILL CHRISTIAN VALUES IN OUR STUDENTS AND INSPIRE THEM TO USE UNIQUE GIFTS FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE. THE HISTORIC BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMPASSION FOR OTHERS CREATE A WELCOMING COMMUNITY THAT FOSTERS A SENSE OF BELONGING. THE CULTURAL HERITAGE AND GEOGRAPHIC BEAUTY OF THE APPALACHIAN REGION ENRICHES THE CARSON-NEWMAN EXPERIENCE, AND THE COLLEGE CONTRIBUTES TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION ADN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THIS NATIONAL TREASURE. VISION: TO BECOME A PREMIER CHRISTIAN LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE WITH A WORLD-WIDE IMPACT.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 in Tennessee.
- Base
- $201k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $43k
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $121k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $40k
- Base
- $154k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $201k | — | — | $43k | $244k $266k |
Provost Officer (Unspecified) | $165k | — | — | — | $165k $181k |
VP for Churc Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $121k | — | — | $40k | $161k $176k |
VP of Relati Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $154k | — | — | — | $154k $169k |
Ahletic Dire Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $136k $149k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $135k $147k |
VP of Enroll Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $123k $134k |
Dean Prof St Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $116k $126k |
VP of St Ser Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $112k $123k |
Dir. of Acco Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $108k $118k |
Ap of Nursin Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $106k $116k |
Professor of Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $105k $115k |
Dean of Bapt Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $103k $112k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 35 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY equaled 0.4% 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.
Down 3%
from 2022
From $253k in 2022 to $244k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 3% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 2%.
- Vice President pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 8% 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 CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY received $243,693 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Tennessee, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Tennessee, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY reported $58.7M in total revenue and $55.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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