Columbia International University educates people from a Biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2022
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in South Carolina.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President (part Year) Above 90th percentile | $424k $484k |
Chancellor Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $293k $334k |
Interim President 75th to 90th percentile | $261k $298k |
Headmaster, Bls Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $237k $271k |
Chief Financial Officer (part Year) Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $195k $222k |
Assoc Provost Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $157k $179k |
Professor & Dean of Science Programs Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $118k $134k |
Trustee Board Member 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $5k $6k |
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 23 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2022, the highest total compensation at Columbia International University equaled 0.6% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Columbia International University
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Columbia International University earn?
In 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of Columbia International University received $423,813 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in South Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Columbia International University compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in South Carolina, the 2022 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Columbia International University falls in the top 10%. In 2022, the highest total compensation at Columbia International University equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Columbia International University's revenue and expenses?
In 2022, Columbia International University reported $60.5M in total revenue and $66.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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