We are a Catholic, co-educational, liberal arts university founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dubuque, Iowa. Clarke educates students at the post-secondary level in the liberal arts and sciences, the fine arts, selected professional programs, and graduate programs.We, the faculty, students, staff and administration are a caring, learning community committed to excellence in education. We provide a supportive environment that encourages personal and intellectual growth, promotes global awareness and social responsibility, and deepens spiritual values.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $5k
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $295
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VP Institutional Advancement Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $163k | — | $5k | $9k | $187k $207k |
Treasurer-vp Business/finance Median to 75th percentile | $150k | — | $295 | $10k | $169k $186k |
Provost/vp of Academic Affairs Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $143k $158k |
VP of Student Life Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $134k $148k |
VP of Enrollment Management Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $134k $148k |
Nursing Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $118k $131k |
Business Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $111k $123k |
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 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Clarke University of Dubuque Iowa 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 41%
from 2022
From $316k in 2022 to $187k 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 Vice President pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 21%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Chair pay held roughly steady 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 Clarke University of Dubuque Iowa
What does the Board Vice President of Clarke University of Dubuque Iowa earn?
In 2023, the Board Vice President of Clarke University of Dubuque Iowa received $187,267 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Vice President roles among Education organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice President pay at Clarke University of Dubuque Iowa compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Vice President at Clarke University of Dubuque Iowa falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Clarke University of Dubuque Iowa equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Clarke University of Dubuque Iowa's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Clarke University of Dubuque Iowa reported $50.4M in total revenue and $46.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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