CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY IS A FULLY ACCREDITED, CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION LOCATED IN A SUBURBAN AREA OF THE SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE, PA METROPOLITAN AREA. OUTSTANDING BIBLICAL HIGHER EDUCATION IS OFFERED THROUGH ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE, AND OTHER DISTANCE LEARNING OPTIONS. STUDENTS LEARN TO SERVE AND LEAD AS THEY GAIN CRITICAL LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS. OUR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF CONTRIBUTE TO A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND AROUND THE WORLD. OUR SCENIC 114-ACRE CAMPUS INCLUDES 17 MAJOR BUILDINGS, ATHLETIC FACILITIES, AND A 4 1/2-ACRE LAKE. NEARLY 13,000 PEOPLE HAVE EARNED DEGREES AND HAVE LIVED IN ALL 50 STATES AND AS MANY FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentile | $140k $156k |
Assistant Secretary Secretary (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $105k $117k |
Executive Director for Adm 25th percentile to median | $75k $84k |
Director of Alumni Service Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $69k $77k |
Controller 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $64k $72k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast 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 CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY equaled 1% 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.
Up 15%
from 2022
From $122k in 2022 to $140k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 15% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 5%.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 19% from 2022 to 2023.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 3% 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 CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY received $140,075 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Pennsylvania, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITY reported $8.5M in total revenue and $11.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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