East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) was founded in 1912 as a fully accredited institution of higher education. Affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, ETBU educates students by integrating biblical faith and learning to develop mind, body and soul through community engagement to prepare graduates to be Christian servant leaders in their calling to God and humanity. Our primary focus is on quality academic programs in the humanities, natural and social sciences, fine arts, and business. We are committed to Christian stewardship and to providing and maintaining an environment conducive to learning, leadership development, and academic excellence, serving students of varied ages and of diverse socioeconomic, geographic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. We affirm that the liberal arts form the surest foundation for education and that the Christian faith provides the surest foundation for life.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Texas.
- Base
- $345k
- Bonus
- $60k
- Other
- $75k
- Benefits
- $37k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $16k
- Benefits
- $29k
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- $500
- Other
- $13k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $5k
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $131k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $697
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentile | $345k | $60k | $75k | $37k | $553k $604k |
VP Fin. Affairs/cfo/treasurer Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $146k | $5k | $16k | $29k | $209k $228k |
Secretary/provost/vp for Academic Affairs Secretary (Operational) 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $157k | $500 | $13k | $16k | $200k $219k |
Senior VP for Campus Life Senior Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | $157k | — | $5k | $5k | $180k $197k |
VP for Advancement and Administration Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $131k | — | $697 | $12k | $153k $167k |
AVP for University Operations Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $128k $139k |
Dean of Online Education Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $126k $137k |
Dean/professor Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $122k |
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 37 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at East Texas Baptist University equaled 0.9% 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.
Up 2%
from 2022
From $540k in 2022 to $553k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 2%.
- Vice President pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
- Secretary (Operational) pay fell 1% 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 Texas Baptist University
What does the Chief Executive Officer of East Texas Baptist University earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of East Texas Baptist University received $553,467 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at East Texas Baptist University compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at East Texas Baptist University falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at East Texas Baptist University equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are East Texas Baptist University's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, East Texas Baptist University reported $61.3M in total revenue and $62M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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