TO GENERATE RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLEMSON UNIVERSITY TO SUPPORT RESEARCH INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE UNIVERSITY DISCOVERIES TO CREATE NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.
Executive compensation
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.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $103k $112k |
Director/faculty Rep Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $56k $61k |
Senior Deputy Director Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentilevs Education peers in South Carolina | $54k $59k |
Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $50k $55k |
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair Median to 75th percentile | $34k $38k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers in South Carolina | $32k $35k |
Director/dean Rep Board Member 25th percentile to median | $26k $29k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION equaled 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.
Up 21%
from 2022
From $85k in 2022 to $103k 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.
Board Member pay rose 21% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 3%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 49% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 9% 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 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION received $102,947 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Education organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION reported $2M in total revenue and $2.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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