The University strives to prepare students holistically to advance in a global society through the provision of intellectually stimulating programs and an environment which emphasizes high moral and spiritual values in keeping with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Florida.
- Base
- $352k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $43k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $178k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $17k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentile | $352k | — | $43k | — | $394k $431k |
Provost Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Senior Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | $178k | — | — | — | $178k $194k |
Vice President for Business Finance Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $17k | — | — | — | $170k $186k |
Vice President for Enrollment Management Strategic Matriculate Services Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $122k $133k |
Vice President for Institutional Advancement Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $120k $131k |
Vice President of Student Success and Engagement Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $120k $131k |
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Operations, Systems Management, Process Optimization Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $110k $120k |
Associate Vice President Director of Athletics Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $110k $120k |
Special Assistant and Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $100k $109k |
Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Development, Marketing Communications Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $65k $71k |
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $35k $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 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Edward Waters University Inc equaled 1% 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $394k in 2022 to $394k 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 held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 4%.
- Senior Vice President pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Vice President pay rose 31% 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 Edward Waters University Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Edward Waters University Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Edward Waters University Inc received $394,488 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Florida: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Edward Waters University Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Florida, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Edward Waters University Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Edward Waters University Inc equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Edward Waters University Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Edward Waters University Inc reported $35.2M in total revenue and $34.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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