THE CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS A DONOR ADVISED FUND PROVIDING A SERVICE FOR CORNELL ALUMNI AND FRIENDS WHO WISH TO MAKE CHARITABLE GIFTS THROUGH THE STRUCTURE OF A DONOR-ADVISED FUND.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $52k $58k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $33k $37k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% 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 CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION received $51,894 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Education organizations in New York, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION reported $18.8M in total revenue and $14.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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