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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Above 90th percentile | $367k $406k |
VP Chief of Staff Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $220k $243k |
VP CFO Median to 75th percentile | $192k $212k |
AVP Marketing Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $148k $164k |
VP for Academics Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $145k $160k |
VP of Advancement Board Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | $135k $149k |
Dean School of Ministry Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $132k $145k |
Sec Dir of Accreditation Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $130k $144k |
Seminary Faculty Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $115k $127k |
VP Finance / CFO 25th percentile to median | $50k $55k |
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 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Cornerstone University equaled 0.7% 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 Cornerstone University
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone University earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone University received $367,204 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Michigan: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Cornerstone University compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Cornerstone University falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Cornerstone University equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Cornerstone University's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Cornerstone University reported $53.6M in total revenue and $55.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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