1. Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan University dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness, and social responsibility.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 15 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania.
- Base
- $464k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $61k
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $330k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $27k
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $227k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $480
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $187k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $24k
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $194k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $343
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $164k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $42k
- Base
- $171k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $828
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $154k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $254
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $158k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $640
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $563
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $70k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Advisor, President Emeritus Above 90th percentile | $464k | — | $61k | $30k | $583k $651k |
President Above 90th percentile | $330k | — | $27k | $24k | $406k $453k |
VP for Finance & Campus Operations Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $227k | — | $480 | $11k | $255k $284k |
VP Enrollment Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $187k | — | $24k | $21k | $251k $280k |
Provost Officer (Unspecified) | $194k | — | $343 | $10k | $221k $247k |
Chief Information Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $164k | — | $1k | $42k | $216k $241k |
Dean-college of Eng and Business Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $171k | — | $828 | $17k | $210k $235k |
Associate Dean, Col. of Engineering and Business Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $154k | — | $254 | $21k | $198k $222k |
Chief of Staff & Director of Marketing and Communications Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $158k | — | $1k | $16k | $193k $215k |
Director Medical Research Operations 75th to 90th percentile | $153k | — | $1k | $20k | $192k $215k |
Chief Institutional Planning Officer (Unspecified) | $142k | — | $2k | $10k | $170k $190k |
VP of University Advancement Vice President 25th percentile to median | $149k | — | $640 | $9k | $169k $189k |
Dean, College of Health Professions and Science Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $153k | — | $563 | $2k | $164k $183k |
Board Member/president Faculty Senate Board President Above 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $162k $181k |
VP University Advancement Until 4/28/2023 Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $70k | — | $3k | $7k | $87k $97k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 32 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GANNON UNIVERSITY equaled 0.4% 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 4%
from 2022
From $558k in 2022 to $583k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Vice President pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Information Officer pay rose 2% 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 GANNON UNIVERSITY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GANNON UNIVERSITY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GANNON UNIVERSITY received $582,699 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Pennsylvania: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GANNON UNIVERSITY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GANNON UNIVERSITY falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GANNON UNIVERSITY equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are GANNON UNIVERSITY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GANNON UNIVERSITY reported $165.8M in total revenue and $163.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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