THE MISSION OF THE EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC., D/B/A THE PIRATE CLUB, IS TO BE THE FRIEND-RAISING AND FUND-RAISING ARM OF EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY'S DIVISION I ATHLETICS PROGRAM, REPRESENTING THE HIGHEST PRINCIPLES OF HONESTY AND INTEGRITY. BY CONDUCTING ANNUAL FUND, ENDOWMENT, AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS, ATHLETIC FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS AND OTHER PROGRAMMATIC NEEDS, THE PIRATE CLUB SEEKS TO BRING POSITIVE RECOGNITION TO EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY AND THE REGION IT SERVES THROUGH A COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS PROGRAM.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | $159k $174k |
Exec. Treasurer Board Treasurer Above 90th percentile | $88k $96k |
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $63k $69k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $51k $56k |
Develop. Officer Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $42k $46k |
Exec. Director Officer (Unspecified) | $36k $39k |
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 24 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports 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.
Down 36%
from 2022
From $248k in 2022 to $159k 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 fell 36% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 24%.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay held roughly steady 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 EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Member of EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC received $159,450 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC reported $20.4M in total revenue and $12.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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