GCU PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF ANNUITY AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS TO MEET ITS MEMBERS' FINANCIAL EXPECTATIONS. WITH THE PROFITS GENERATED FROM THOSE SALES, THE SOCIETY PARTICIPATES IN A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE FUNDRAISING, DONATING TO AND VOLUNTEERING AT HOMELESS SHELTERS, FOOD BANKS, PUBLIC LIBRARIES, DAY CARE CENTERS, SCHOOLS FOR THE BLIND, HOMES FOR PREGNANT TEENS, ETC. IN ADDITION, THE SOCIETY REMAINS A SIGNIFICANT BENEFACTOR TO THE SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS BYZANTINE CATHOLIC SEMINARY LOCATED IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE EDUCATION OF THEIR PRIESTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 23 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Pennsylvania.
- Base
- $433k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $330k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $279k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $156k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $139k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ceo Above 90th percentile | $433k | — | — | $26k | $459k |
CFO Above 90th percentilevs Religion-Related peers nationwide | $330k | — | — | $11k | $341k |
Executive VP & COO Above 90th percentile | $279k | — | — | $10k | $289k |
Key Employee Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Religion-Related peers nationwide | $156k | — | — | $27k | $183k |
Key Employee Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Religion-Related peers nationwide | $151k | — | — | $26k | $177k |
Key Employee Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Religion-Related peers nationwide | $146k | — | — | $26k | $172k |
Key Employee Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Religion-Related peers nationwide | $139k | — | — | $27k | $166k |
Key Employee Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Religion-Related peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $133k |
Key Employee Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Religion-Related peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $127k |
General Counsel Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $86k |
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $44k |
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $44k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $37k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $37k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $37k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $37k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $37k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $37k |
Director (as of 4/1/23) Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $24k |
Director (as of 4/1/23) Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $24k |
Director (as of 8/1/23) Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $14k |
Director (as of 4/1/23) Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $11k |
Director (thru 2/12/23) Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k |
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GCU equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GCU
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GCU earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GCU received $459,040 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related 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 GCU compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GCU falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GCU equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are GCU's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GCU reported $486.4M in total revenue and $480.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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