Dedicated to the improvement and advancement of graduate education. As the largest national association organized specifically to represent the interests of graduate education, the Council offers many opportunities for deans and graduate school personnel to exchange ideas and share information on major issues in graduate education.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $978k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $22k
- Base
- $244k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $66k
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $41k
- Base
- $185k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $132k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $35k
- Base
- $123k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $120k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $38k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentile | $978k | — | — | $22k | $1.1M |
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $244k | $7k | — | $66k | $347k |
Vp, Best Practices and Strategic Initatives Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $180k | $8k | — | $41k | $251k |
Assoc. Vp, Gov't Relations Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $185k | $7k | — | $17k | $231k |
Controller 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $132k | $7k | — | $35k | $190k |
Dir, Member Engagement, Recruitment & Retention Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $123k | $9k | — | $33k | $181k |
Dir, Meetings & Member Services Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $120k | $7k | — | $38k | $180k |
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Council of Graduate Schools equaled 17% 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 Council of Graduate Schools
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Council of Graduate Schools earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Council of Graduate Schools received $1,082,568 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Council of Graduate Schools compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Council of Graduate Schools falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Council of Graduate Schools equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Council of Graduate Schools's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Council of Graduate Schools reported $5.8M in total revenue and $6.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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